Applied Accounting Certificate

(15 semester hours minimum)

The Certificate provides introductory courses in accounting, finance, taxation and computers to prepare students for entry-level positions in various types of profit and non-profit institutions.

Learners who complete the Applied Accounting Certificate will:

Understand, create, and analyze basic financial statements
Demonstrate an understanding of tax law as it applies to the individual and business world
Be able to apply computer skills to business

For more information, contact Program Coordinator Jennifer Oliver.

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Program Requirements

ACC* 113 Principles of Financial Accounting Principles of Financial Accounting
ACC* 117 Principles of Managerial Accounting Principles of Managerial Accounting
ACC* 123 Accounting Software Applications Accounting Software Applications ¹
or
ACC* 125 Accounting Applications I Accounting Applications I
ACC* 241 Federal Taxes I Federal Taxes I
CSA* 135 Spreadsheet Applications Spreadsheet Applications ¹
or
BBG* 115 Business Software Applications Business Software Applications

Total Program Credits: 15

¹	Students without computer experience should take CSA* 105 first

The candidate for this certificate must have placed at the College level on the Basic Skills Assessment in English and mathematics, or completed the recommended developmental coursework.