The objective of this certificate is to provide entry-level, marketable employment skills to equip the student with a basic understanding of the terminology and basic concepts/ procedures used in the accounting field, and to acquaint the student with the various sub-functions within the overall career field of accounting. Completion of the certificate will prepare the student for entry-level employment in a variety of related occupations including payroll clerk, accounts receivable or payable clerk, and beginning general bookkeeper clerk.
A student receiving a certificate in this field will be able to:
- Explain and apply basic accounting principles including generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
- Adequately discuss accounting compliance issues as defined by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
- Effectively describe the elements of the accounting process and preparation of basic financial statements
- Explain the derivation and use of profitability ratios, financial ratios, and activity ratios
Please see the College Catalog for information and requirements.
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