Accounting Specialist
Certificate
Program Start Date: Fall or spring terms
Minimum Program Length: 3 terms day, 3 terms evening
Note: Students required to take Transitional Studies courses or who elect to attend part-time will take longer to complete the designated program.
Program Description
Administrative accounting specialist students develop basic accounting skills to analyze, record, summarize and report accounting information. A comprehensive study of payroll accounting procedures, individual income tax procedures, Excel spreadsheet applications, and computerized accounting software applications are included. Students focus on communication, general office procedures and professional development.
Practical Experience
Students complete accounting simulations using microcomputers, develop accounting models using Excel spreadsheets, and perform accounting applications using integrated accounting software. Projects are assigned that simulate actual applications in today’s offices, allowing students to develop individual software skills. Effective communication, team building and problem-solving skills will be stressed.
Professional Opportunities
Accounting clerk, payroll clerk, bookkeeper, billing clerk, accounts receivable clerk, accounts payable clerk, office assistant, inventory control clerk, administrative specialist and tax preparer
Unique Aspects
Graduates of this program may transfer into the Accounting associate degree program.
EEDA Career Cluster
Government & Public Administration; Business, Management & Administration; Finance
Course Requirements for Accounting Specialist
A. General Education Courses (followed by number of credit hours)
SPC 209 Interpersonal Communication (3)
B. Major Courses (followed by number of credit hours)
ACC 101 Accounting Principles I * (3)
ACC 102 Accounting Principles II * (3)
ACC 124 Individual Tax Procedures * (3)
ACC 150 Payroll Accounting * (3)
ACC 246 Integrated Accounting Software * (3)
BAF 101 Personal Finance* (3)
BUS 121 Business Law * (3)
CPT 101 Introduction to Computers * (3)
CPT 178 Software Applications* (3)
*Grade of “C” or better is required
C. Electives and/or Additional Courses Required for Graduation
• None
Minimum semester hours required for graduation: 30