Accounting for Entrepreneurs

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Thinking of starting your own business? The Accounting for Entrepreneurs Certificate is designed with you in mind. This certificate will give you the skills needed to handle the financial requirements needed in a small business. Emphasis will include strong skills in accounting software including widely used QuickBooks, Sage, and Excel. The certificate is designed for the part-time and full-time student.

Location: Ankeny, Boone, Urban

Students may start any semester.

Program Entry Requirements

Complete an application for admission.
Satisfy the assessment requirement.
Attend any required information/registration session.

Graduation Requirements

To earn an Accounting for Entrepreneurs Certificate, a student must complete all coursework as prescribed, maintain a 2.0 grade point average and receive a grade of “C” or higher in all ACC coursework.

For more information about this certificate, visit our website at www.dmacc.edu/programs/accounting.

Semester 1

Select one of the following courses:

ACC 131 - Principles of Accounting I Credits: 4
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

Option 1 - Select 1

ACC 314 - QuickBooks Computerized Accounting Credits: 3
ACC 315 - Sage Computerized Accounting Credits: 3

Option 2 - Select 1

ACC 351 - Acct Spreadsheets for Entrepreneurs Credits: 3
CSC 110 - Intro to Computers Credits: 3

Total Credits Required to Complete this Certificate - 12

Fixed Costs

Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$147.00 per credit

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

Varied Costs

	Semester 1	Semester 2
Books (approximate)	125	400
Calculator	15

Total approximate cost for program: $2,304*

* 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.

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Des Moines Area Community College shall not engage in nor allow discrimination covered by law against any person, group or organization. This includes in employment, hiring practices or the provision of services, and harassment or discrimination based on race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and marital status), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability and genetic information. Veteran status in educational programs, activities, employment practices, or admission procedures is also included to the extent covered by law. Individuals who believe they have been discriminated against may file a complaint through the College Discrimination Complaint Procedure. Complaint forms may be obtained from the Campus Provost’s office, the Academic Deans’ office, the Judicial Officer, or the EEO/AA Officer, Human Resources. For information about the ADA, the Section 504/ADA Coordinator may be contacted at 515-964-6857. For Title IX questions and concerns contact 515-964-6850. ₍₂₀₁₆₎