One-Year Certificate of Completion
Students seeking employment in occupations related to accounting and finance can complete a stand-alone certificate or apply these courses toward an AAS degree. This one-year certificate is available for students who are interested in gaining the foundation needed to begin in an entry level bookkeeping occupation. A less-than-one year certificate (Career Pathway Certificate) is also available for students who are interested in gaining the skills essential to become a Licensed Tax Preparer with the foundation necessary to obtain entry level tax preparation employment opportunities.
Candidates for this certificate must satisfactorily complete a minimum of 47 credit hours.
Core outcomes include the following: Development of the fundamental accounting concepts, terminology, and professional behavior necessary to be effective in bookkeeping occupations such as full-charge bookkeeper, accounts payable clerk, accounts receivable clerk, or payroll specialist.
This certificate program focuses on the fundamental areas of accounting and use of computers in accounting operations. Theory and current trends are explored, and numerous opportunities exist for practical application of concepts to actual organizational situations.
It is imperative that students interested in accounting work closely with their academic advisor to create a plan that addresses their specific career interests because advanced training may be required for certain occupations.
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