2017-2018 Credit Catalog

Accounting Certificate (ACN)

2017-2018

Type: Career, Certificate (C1)

Open Admissions

Division: Career & Tech Education & Bus


The Accounting Certificate, a one-year program, prepares students for a variety of entry-level accounting positions in small to medium-sized businesses, partnerships, and corporations.  Students learn how to analyze, calculate, record transactions, maintain financial records, and prepare financial reports.  Other topics include managerial accounting and taxation, as well as budgeting and accounting for payroll, accounts receivables and accounts payables.

In addition, communication and business technology are emphasized throughout the program.  Both oral and written communication skills are integrated into the course work.  Students also gain hands-on computer experience: specialized training is provided in Excel, Quickbooks, and individual tax preparation software.

Because all the courses in this certificate program are also required in the Accounting Degree (ACD) program, students may continue onto to complete the degree program.

First Year

Fall

ACC101Basic Accounting 1

3
BUS100Introduction to Business

3
CMP101Composition 1

3
CPS100Information Technology and Its Applications

3
Total Credit Hours:12

Spring

ACC102Basic Accounting 2

3
ACC106Computer Applications in Accounting

3
ACC201Intermediate Accounting 1

3
ACC203Managerial Accounting

3
ACC208Taxation

3
Total Credit Hours:15

Requirement Notes

ACC101: For students wishing to complete the certificate program within one year must complete ACC102 prior to enrolling in ACC201 and ACC203:

  • Students starting in September must take ACC102 during the winter intersession to complete the program by the following May. (Note: ACC102 runs only if there is a minimum number of students enrolled)
  • Students starting in January must take ACC102 in the summer to complete the program requirements by December.
  • Students who complete ACC101 in the summer will be able to complete the remaining program requirements by the following May.

CPS100: May be fulfilled by challenge exam and 3 liberal arts credits

Program Note

Communications and Mathematics proficiencies required to graduate.

See guided pathway sheets for advising information specific to your area of focus.

Total Credit Hours: 27