Accounting Assistant Certificate

Program Requirements

• ACC 115 - Basic Tax Planning Credits: 3
• ACC 121 - Introductory Accounting Credits: 3
• ACC 122 - Payroll Accounting Credits: 3
• ACC 131 - Principles of Accounting I Credits: 3
• ACC 132 - Principles of Accounting II Credits: 3
• ACC 160 - Computer Accounting with QuickBooks Credits: 3
• ACC 162 - Microsoft Excel and Access in Accounting Applications Credits: 3
• ACC 233 - Intermediate Accounting I Credits: 3
• ACC 234 - Intermediate Accounting II Credits: 3
• CSA 126 - Microsoft Office for Windows Credits: 3
• MGT 233 - Business Communication Credits: 3

Program Electives

Select one course from the following options:

• ACC 296 - Internship: Accounting Credits: 3
• BSA 131 - Introduction to Business Credits: 3
• BSA 237 - Legal Environment of Business Credits: 3
• MGT 132 - Ethics in Business Credits: 3

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Accounting Assistant Certificate program, the learner will be able to:

1. Perform financial accounting functions using proper format and procedure based on Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the International Financial and Reporting Standards (IFRS). (ACC 121, ACC 122, ACC 131, ACC 132, ACC 160, ACC 233)
2. Perform managerial accounting functions using proper format and procedure.(ACC 132)
3. Prepare and interpret financial statements and reports for service, merchandising and manufacturing companies.(ACC 121, ACC 131, ACC 132, ACC 160, ACC 162, ACC 233, ACC 234)
4. Prepare basic tax returns and communicate the effects of tax rules for individuals, partnerships and corporations.(ACC 115)
5. Use current technology and software applications to input, manage, interpret and communicate financial information. (ACC 115, ACC 122, ACC 160, ACC 162, ACC 296, BSA 102, CSA 126, MGT 233)