ACCOUNTING CONCENTRATION

The Accounting Concentration Certificate of Achievement prepares students for employment in entry-level accounting positions. The certificate contains transferable required coursework in financial and managerial accounting that can be applied to future Accounting and Business degrees.

The program encompasses classroom instruction in financial, managerial, and tax accounting, and hands-on applications with computerized accounting systems.

Learning Outcome(s):

1. Use appropriate accounting terminology and effective business practices to set up and operate an accounting information system, including the use of spreadsheet and accounting software to prepare and analyze financial data representing a business.
2. Demonstrate interpersonal skills appropriate to a business environment.
3. Describe and explain the ethical and regulatory context in which accounting is conducted in the United States.
4. Employ quantitative skills and critical thinking to prepare, analyze and interpret financial data that represent a business operation.