Accounting Applications Certificate – 60010
27 Credits
Students may enhance their career success by first attaining a certificate in Accounting Applications. This certificate prepares the student for an entry level position in accounting. This may include performing accounting tasks in a variety of areas such as bookkeeping, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and tax preparation. Students are also encouraged to complete APA 1152 QuickBooks to be prepared for these positions. Students then have the option to complete the required General Education courses to earn the two-year A.S. Degree, and possibly continue in the program to earn the four-year B.S. Degree.
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Degree Requirements
Major Field Required Courses - 18 credits
| ACG 2001 | Financial Accounting I | 3 credits |
| ACG 2011 | Financial Accounting II | 3 credits |
| ACG 2071 | Managerial Accounting | 3 credits |
| ACG 2100 | Intermediate Accounting | 3 credits |
| TAX 2000 | Income Tax | 3 credits |
| CGS 1100 | Introduction to Computer Applications for Business | 3 credits |
| Or | |
| CTS 1205 | Excel I | 3 credits |
Major Field Electives - Select 9 credits
| APA 1152 | Orientation to QuickBooks | 1 credit |
| BUL 2241 | Business Law I | 3 credits |
| CGS 1060 | College Computing | 3 credits |
| COP 2700 | Database Programming | 3 credits |
| ECO 2013 | Principles of Economics Macro | 3 credits |
| Or | |
| ECO 2023 | Principles of Economics Micro | 3 credits |
| GEB 2214 | Business Communications | 3 credits |
| Or | |
| ENC 2210 | Technical Communications | 3 credits |
| MNA 2100 | Interpersonal Relations in Business | 3 credits |
| Or | |
| SLS 1261 | Essentials of Contemporary Leadership | 3 credits |