Accounting

The Accounting certificate provides occupational training for students seeking entry-level accounting positions. Successful completion of this certificate could lead to employment as an Account Clerk, Accounting Assistant, Accounting Associate, Accounting Clerk, Payroll Clerk, Accounting Specialist, Accounting Technician, Accounts Payable Clerk, Accounts Payable Specialist, Accounts Payables Clerk, Accounts Receivable Clerk, Tax Preparer or Bookkeeper. This certificate also prepares students with computational, software and office equipment skills necessary for immediate entry into the workforce.

Students who complete this program should be able to:

1. Create accurate, professional, and appropriate accounting documents and reports for the business entity served.
2. Compute financial data using accounting concepts and methods to understand, analyze, and communicate issues in quantitative terms.
3. Analyze accounting data/information in addressing and evaluating problems and issues in making informed business decisions.
4. Demonstrate effective use of technology applicable to the accounting field.

Required courses