Accounting for Entrepreneurs, Certificate

Program Details

Semester 1

Select one of the following courses:

• ACC 131 - Principles of Accounting I Credits: 4

• OR

• ACC 111 - Intro to Accounting Credits: 3

Semester 2

• ACC 161 - Payroll Accounting Credits: 3
• Select one course from Option 1 Credits: 3
• Select one course from Option 2 Credits: 3-4

Total Credits Required to Complete this Certificate: 12

*Total credits are calculated using the least number of credits needed to satisfy the option requirements.

Fixed Costs

Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$170.00 per credit

The costs for each program are estimates and subject to change.

Varied Costs

Total approximate cost for program: $2,580**

**Program entry requirements are not included in the total approximate costs.

What Kind of Work Will You Do?

• Perform basic accounting skills needed in a small business.
• Prepare payroll reports, spreadsheet analysis, and budgets.
• Use QuickBooks, Peachtree, and Excel in the small business operations.
• Communicate with coworkers, supervisors, and the public.

What Skills and Abilities Will You Need?

• Be able to apply the skills and knowledge gained through coursework.
• Be able to follow instructions.
• Communicate with coworkers, supervisors, and the public.
• Demonstrate an understanding of business operations and documents.

What Else Should I Consider about this Specialist Certificate?

• Each hour of class requires two to three hours of preparation.
• Reading and math skills are very important.
• Career advancement will ordinarily require further training and education.
• Regular classroom attendance is important for continuity of learning.

Program Competencies

1. Demonstrate the basic workplace skills of listening, writing, communicating, problem-solving, interpersonal relationships and leadership.​
2. Demonstrate double-entry accounting.​
3. Generate computerized financial and management reports (Excel).​
4. Produce personnel and payroll records in conformance with current legal requirements.
5. Solve problems on a calculator/keyboard.​

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