Accounting Certificate

*This is an overview of the program. The course sequencing is meant to serve as a guideline for your semester planning. Please note that the scheduling of courses, program sequencing and curriculum are subject to change.*

This program will provide students with accounting skills necessary to obtain entry-level positions in business as an accounts payable clerk, accounts receivable clerk, purchasing clerk or as a bookkeeper. Credits may be applied toward the A.A.S. degree in Accounting.

Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:

  • describe and illustrate basic financial accounting concepts and principles.

  • describe and illustrate accounting systems for service, merchandising, and manufacturing enterprises.

  • use accounting concepts and principles as applicable to sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations.

  • demonstrate effective communication.

  • apply accounting concepts and principles for analyzing financial statements and business operations.

  • apply cost accounting principles and procedures to a manufacturing business.

  • demonstrate and integrate computer literacy within an accounting framework.

  • recognize ethical problems in business.

First Semester   Credits
ACC 160 Principles of Accounting I 3
BUS 120 Introduction to Business Organization 3
CIS 105 Introduction to Computers and Applications 3.5
  Semester Total 9.5
     
Second Semester    
ACC 161 Principles of Accounting II 3
ACC 205 Income Tax Accounting 3
  Semester Total 6
     
Third Semester    
ACC 201 Intermediate Accounting I 3
ACC 203 Cost/Managerial Accounting 3
BUS 241 Business Law I 3
  Semester Total 9
     
Fourth Semester    
ACC 202 Intermediate Accounting II 3
ACC 262 Accounting Information Systems 3
BUS 209 Business Communications 3
  Semester Total 9
  Credit Total 33.5

 

Accounting (Certificate)

Approximate Cost of Program

Sponsored    
Books: 2,200 Fees: 570 Tuition: 3,049
Nonsponsored    
Books: 2,200 Fees: 871 Tuition: 6,098
Out of State    
Books: 2,200
Fees: 1,174
Tuition: 9,146
Schuylkill County    
Books: 2,200 Fees: 871 Tuition: 4,573
  • On-Campus Room & Board: Not Offered

Length of Program
Intended time to complete: 24 months

Program prepares graduates to enter occupations such as these: O*NET
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• Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents (13-2081)
• Tax preparers (13-2082)  O*NET
• New Accounts Clerks (43-4141)
• Billing and Posting Clerks (43-3021)  O*NET
• Bill and Account Collectors (43-3011)  O*NET

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