2015-2016 Catalog

Business Certificate: Managerial Accounting

The Business Department’s Managerial Accounting Certificate introduces the knowledge you need to understand the basics of financial accounting, and how to use accounting information for effective management. You will learn about basic accounting principles, obtain an understanding of financial statements, income measurement and cost-volume-profit relationships, and evaluate of data for decision making. If you are currently in the business world, or are looking to transition into business, this certificate will provide you with a foundation in accounting. Whether you want to advance in your career or move in a new direction, the Community College of Aurora can provide you with the courses to help you develop as a business professional.

Required Core Courses for Business:

Managerial Accounting Certificate: 26 credits

BUS 115Introduction to Business

3

BUS 216Legal Environment of Business

3

BUS 217Business Communication and Report Writing

3

ACC 121Accounting Principles I

4

ACC 122Accounting Principles II

4

ACC 226Cost Accounting I

3

BUS 226Business Statistics

3

MAN 225Managerial Finance

3