The Accounting & Finance curriculum is designed to provide students with the knowledge and the skills necessary for employment and growth in the accounting profession. Using the “language of business,” accountants assemble, analyze, process and communicate essential information about financial operations.
In addition to coursework in accounting principles, theories and practice, students will study business law, finance, management and economics.
The Accounting Diploma provides students with a basic accounting skill set and overall knowledge enhanced by selected Accounting electives and a potential Work-Based Learning education experience. After the Accounting Diploma is started or completed, a student may elect to pursue an AAS degree in Accounting.
The Accounting Core Certificate is designed to prepare students in the core of accounting and business concepts and includes all university transferable courses. Credits earned in this program may be transferred toward an Associate in Applied Science degree in Accounting, provided the student meets the entrance requirements for the Accounting program, as well as either the Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degrees for University Transfer.
The Accounting Software Applications Certificate program exposes students to various software packages used in the industry and assists them in preparing to take the Microsoft Office Specialist Excel certification test.
The Advanced Accounting Core Certificate is designed to expand knowledge in the core of accounting concepts. Credits earned in this program may be transferred toward an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Accounting, provided the student meets the entrance requirements for the Accounting program, as well as count toward additional Accounting courses required by a master's degree program at some universities.
The Bookkeeping Certificate program is designed to prepare students for job opportunities in the area of small-business accounting. Office technology skills included are QuickBooks, Excel and Payroll. The study of general business knowledge and recordkeeping skills are also included. Credits earned in this program may be transferred toward an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Accounting, provided the student meets the entrance requirements for the Accounting program.
The Fraud Examination Certificate provides an overview of fraud-detection skills. It would benefit individuals interested in accounting careers, law enforcement and industries with a high potential for financial fraud.
The Income Tax Preparer Certificate program is designed to prepare students for job opportunities in the accounting field in a specific area of income tax preparation. Credit earned in this program may be transferred toward an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Accounting, provided the student meets the entrance requirements for the Accounting program.
The Management Accounting Certificate program is designed to prepare students for employment in management accounting. Students will gain a deeper understanding of managerial accounting concepts. Accounting prerequisite courses must be completed prior to enrolling in this program of study.
The Payroll Accounting Clerk Certificate program is designed to prepare students for job opportunities in the accounting field in the specific area of payroll accounting. Credits earned in this program may be transferred toward an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Accounting, provided the student meets the entrance requirements for the Accounting program.