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Summer Semester 2023 Catalog

Computerized Accounting Specialist, Technical Certificate of Credit

Overview

Offered at the Augusta Campus.

Check with advisor for options at the Thomson and Waynesboro Sites.

Entrance Dates: Fall and Spring
Length of Program: Two Terms
Credit Hours Required for Graduation: 21

Program Description: The Computerized Accounting Specialist technical certificate provides students with the skills needed to perform a variety of accounting applications using accounting software and practical accounting procedures. Topics include: principles of accounting, computerized accounting, principles of computerized accounting, spreadsheet fundamentals, and basic computer use. Students will compute, classify, and record numerical data utilizing accounting software to keep financial records complete. Students will use computer systems to perform any combination of routine calculating, posting, and verifying duties to obtain primary financial data for use in maintaining accounting records. Students will also check the accuracy of figures, calculations, and postings pertaining to business transactions recorded.

Employment Opportunities: According to the Bureau of Labor Statics a decrease in the number of accounting positions due to automation of accounting procedures will make computerized accounting jobs more competitive in the coming years. Clerks who can carry out a full range of bookkeeping and accounting activities will be in greater demand than specialized clerks. Increase automation of accounting records and the use of computer software will increase the need for computerized accounting specialists. While many job openings are expected to result from job growth, even more openings will stem from the need to replace existing workers who leave. Employment is projected to grow by 10 percent between 2008-2018.

Curriculum Outline

Required Courses

ACCT 1100FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING I

4

ACCT 1105FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING II

4

ACCT 1115COMPUTERIZED ACCOUNTING

3

ACCT 1120SPREADSHEET APPLICATIONS

4

COMP 1000INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER LITERACY

3

ACCT XXXX
ACCOUNTING GUIDED ELECTIVE*

3

*ACCT elective cannot be used to satisfy any other area in this program of study.

Note:

  • A grade of “C” or higher in all ACCT occupational courses is required to meet prerequisite requirements and qualify for graduation.

Guided Pathway

You may click on any course below to view the course description and prerequisite information.

Students who do not follow the Course Sequence listed below may not be able to complete the program in the number of semesters shown.

ACCT 1105, ACCT 1115, ACCT 1120: Online

Note: See advisor for course availability.

 

 

Augusta, Fall and Spring Entrance

PROGRAM NAME: Computerized Accounting Specialist

AWARD: Technical Certificate of Credit

CAMPUS: Augusta Blended/Online Program

Year 1 Semester 1

ACCT 1100FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING I

4

COMP 1000INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER LITERACY

3

ACCT XXXX
ACCOUNTING GUIDED ELECTIVE*

3

*ACCT elective cannot be used to satisfy any other area in this program of study.

Year 1 Semester 2

ACCT 1105FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING II

4

ACCT 1115COMPUTERIZED ACCOUNTING

3

ACCT 1120SPREADSHEET APPLICATIONS

4