Accounting

For more information, see the Accounting web page (School of Business and Applied Science)

Courses are offered in all phases of accounting, from basic accounting principles and theories to tax preparation and stock market analysis. The curriculum emphasizes the use of the microcomputer in a variety of accounting applications. Accounting courses may be taken to satisfy the requirements for the Accounting Certificate, an Associate in Science degree or may be applied for transfer credit to a four-year college.

Accounting Certificate

The Accounting Certificate program is designed for persons interested in pursuing careers as junior accountants in business, government, and industry. There is an acute shortage of persons with the training needed to be successful in accounting. The demand for individuals skilled in accounting and computer-related fields is expected to increase as managers rely more on accounting information to make business decisions.
Accounting Certificate Guide
Accounting Program Guide

Career Options

The certificate allows students to apply for entrylevel positions in the field. Accounting courses prepare students to enter accounting positions in the public and private sector in such areas as banking, retail and wholesale trades, and government. Because accounting principles and practices are basic knowledge essential to any person entering the field of business, the faculty highly encourages students in related areas of business to enroll in accounting courses.