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ACCOUNTING CERTIFICATE

This program will provide students with accounting skills necessary to obtain entry-level positions in business as a billing, posting, and accounting clerk or 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

3.5

BUS 120

Introduction to Business Organization

3

CIS 105

Introduction to Computers and Applications

3.5

Semester Total

10

Second Semester

ACC 161

Principles of Accounting II

3.5

ACC 205

Income Tax Accounting

3

Semester Total

6.5

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

34.5