Catalog 2015-2016

Accounting Applications Certificate – 60010

27 Credits

Students may enhance their career success by first attaining a certificate in Accounting Applications. This certificate prepares the student for an entry level position in accounting. This may include performing accounting tasks in a variety of areas such as bookkeeping, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and tax preparation. Students are also encouraged to complete APA 1152 QuickBooks to be prepared for these positions. Students then have the option to complete the required General Education courses to earn the two-year A.S. Degree, and possibly continue in the program to earn the four-year B.S. Degree.

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Degree Requirements

Major Field Required Courses - 18 credits

ACG 2001Financial Accounting I

3 credits

ACG 2011Financial Accounting II

3 credits

ACG 2071Managerial Accounting

3 credits

ACG 2100Intermediate Accounting

3 credits

TAX 2000Income Tax

3 credits

CGS 1100Introduction to Computer Applications for Business

3 credits

Or

CTS 1205Excel I

3 credits

 

Major Field Electives - Select 9 credits

APA 1152Orientation to QuickBooks

1 credit

BUL 2241Business Law I

3 credits

CGS 1060College Computing

3 credits

COP 2700Database Programming

3 credits

ECO 2013Principles of Economics Macro

3 credits

Or

ECO 2023Principles of Economics Micro

3 credits

GEB 2214Business Communications

3 credits

Or

ENC 2210Technical Communications

3 credits

MNA 2100Interpersonal Relations in Business

3 credits

Or

SLS 1261Essentials of Contemporary Leadership

3 credits