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Accounting Certificate
Degree Overview
Build the core knowledge to become a certified accounting professional.
The mission of the undergraduate certificate in accounting program is to provide the basic theoretical and practical training necessary for success as entry level bookkeeping/accounting clerk in the business, governmental and/or non-profit sectors. The program also supplements a business or computer background with knowledge and skills relative to senior management positions. Students who complete the certificate program are also prepared to continue on to the Diploma in Accounting program and/or to the Associate of Applied Science in Accounting program. Students who average two classes per quarter may complete the program in 30 weeks.
Program Requirements and Online Options
Students can complete the program through classroom instruction, online instruction, or a combination of both.
Credits Required
Number of Classes
Total Required for Graduation
27
6
Core Courses
Intermediate Accounting I - ACC299
Credits: 4.5Prerequisites: BUS122 or Experience
Cost Accounting 4.5 - ACC330
Credits: 4.5Prerequisites: Accounting II
This course covers accounting procedures relating to the process cost system, the estimated cost system, and the standard cost system. Examines the accounting for by-products and includes comprehensive coverage of budgeting for all areas of business enterprise: sales, production, commercial expenses, capital investments, and forecasting.
Principles of Accounting I - BUS112
Credits: 4.5Prerequisites: None
This course is an introduction to the basics of accounting procedures. Topics include, accounting techniques and cycles, billings, balance sheets, and financial statements.
Principles of Accounting II - BUS122
Credits: 4.5Prerequisites: BUS112
This course expands the students knowledge of preparing balance sheets and financial statements. The student will prepare general ledger entries, prepare payroll, and discuss budget control.
Business Law - BUS200
Credits: 4.5Prerequisites: Student must take any 100 level course beforehand
This course is an introductory to law and ethics and outlines the ethical responsibilities managers face when conducting business. This course includes vulnerability to lawsuits and litigation. American and international perspective and interpretations of laws and ethical standards are discussed.
Taxation Principles - BUS320
Credits: 4.5Prerequisites: BUS122 or Equivalent
This course provides a sufficient understanding of the tax environment to evaluate business transactions. Fundamental tax concepts are applied to a variety of business, investment, employment, and personal transactions. Topics include business formation, capital expenditures, employee and executive compensation, international and multi-state operations and disclosure.
Managerial Accounting - BUS340
Credits: 4.5Prerequisites: None
This course covers financial accounting concepts and managerial accounting topics. The course introduces finance and its importance and relevance to business operations. It covers the internal financial environment of a business. Topics include financial statements analysis, cost accounting, job order costing, and process product costing.
