This one-year certificate program provides the student with the background for employment in an accounting office in an entry level position. Job titles might include: accounts receivable clerk, accounts payable clerk, payroll clerk, or tax clerk. In addition, the program is designed to allow the student to move directly into a two-year program in Accounting or Business Administration without a major loss of credit. Computers are used as an integral part of this program.

Graduation Requirements (32-34 credits)

After successfully completing the requirements of the Accounting Studies Certificate Program, a student should be prepared to:

• Analyze and understand common business and accounting transactions.
• Prepare basic financial statements.
• Read and understand financial statements.
• Prepare various managerial accounting reports.
• Integrate the use of computers in a variety of accounting activities.
• Use research and communication skills to prepare various accounting documents.