Accounting Specialist - Certificate (Career)
APPLICATION CODE 356
For curriculum information, contact the Division of Foundational Learning—Room KC-300—443-518-1540.
This flexible accounting certificate is intended to prepare students for a variety of entry-level accounting positions such as bookkeepers, tax preparers, and accounting or payroll clerks. Upon completion, graduates will be able to apply basic accounting principles to such tasks as extending, balancing, and checking ledger figures, performing calculations and analysis of financial information, compiling income tax return information, and preparing accounts receivable confirmation. Students will have a choice of electives that can be aligned with personal or employment goals. Courses in the this certificate may be applied to the accounting associate degree program. This program may be completed online and complements the accounting registered apprenticeship program.
Suggested Semester 1
| ACCT 111 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
| ACCT 112 | Principles of Accounting II | 3 |
| BMGT 203 | Business Ethics | 3 |
| CMSY 110 | Computer Concepts, Applications, and Ethical Considerations | 3 |
Suggested Semester 2
*Electives - Select from the courses below:
Electives are grouped in categories that pertain to specific areas of occupation within the accounting industry; however, students may choose any two electives to complete the certificate.
Business Analyst
Certified Bookkeeping
| ACCT 179 | Quickbooks for the Professional | 3 |
| ACCT 190 | Certified Bookkeeper Review Course | 3 |
Financial Analysis and Reporting
Government and Not-for-Profit
| ACCT 231 | Intermediate Accounting I | 3 |
| ACCT 234 | Government and Not-For-Profit Accounting | 3 |
Tax Accounting
| ACCT 235 | Federal Taxation of Individuals | 3 |
| ACCT 237 | Federal Taxation of Corporations, Partnerships, Estates, and Trusts | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 18
A graduate should be able to
- Perform each step in the accounting cycle by evaluating accounting transactions, applying accounting concepts and principles, and determining appropriate valuation for recording and reporting purposes.
- Examine financial statements to evaluate the profitability, liquidity, and solvency of a business organization using applicable vocabulary and analytical skills.
- Demonstrate the ability to organize, process, and report relevant managerial accounting information for use in planning and decision-making.
- Analyze ethical business practices.