Accounting Certificate

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Important Information

Short Description

This course of study is designed for students who would like to expand their technical knowledge of accounting and business, and is particularly beneficial for entrepreneurs, individuals who are looking to enhance their employability, and students who are considering pursuing a two- or four-year degree.

Type of Credential

Credit Certificate

Program Code

227

Contacts and Additional Information

Program Coordinators:

CCBC Catonsville, Gayona Beckford-Barclay
443-840-5314 or gbeckford@ccbcmd.edu

CCBC Dundalk/Essex, Steve Houston
443-840-2018 or shouston@ccbcmd.edu

Additional Information:

Opportunities for Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) - For Accounting, see Portfolio, Departmental Exam, and CLEP. Several General Education classes also have PLA opportunities.
Articulation and Transfer Agreements

Semester Sequence

This is a suggested schedule for a student who has completed any developmental course work and has no transfer credits.

Semester 1*

ACCT 101 - Principles of Accounting I 3 Credit(s).
Program Elective 3 Credit(s).

Semester 2

ACCT 102 - Principles of Accounting II 3 Credit(s).
ACCT 116 - Computerized Accounting 3 Credit(s).

Semester 3

ACCT 201 - Intermediate Accounting I 3 Credit(s).
Program Elective 3 Credit(s).

Courses Needed for This Program*

Program Requirements and Electives - 18 Credits

Program Requirements:

ACCT 101 - Principles of Accounting I 3 Credit(s).
ACCT 102 - Principles of Accounting II 3 Credit(s).
ACCT 116 - Computerized Accounting 3 Credit(s).
ACCT 201 - Intermediate Accounting I 3 Credit(s).

Program Electives:

Select 2 courses for 6 credits.

ACCT 133 - Excel for Accounting and Business 3 Credit(s).
ACCT 202 - Intermediate Accounting II 3 Credit(s).
ACCT 221 - Principles of Auditing I 3 Credit(s).
ACCT 225 - Cost Accounting 3 Credit(s).
ACCT 230 - Advanced Accounting I 3 Credit(s).
ACCT 231 - Advanced Accounting II 3 Credit(s).
ACCT 241 - Tax Accounting I 3 Credit(s).
ACCT 242 - Tax Accounting II 3 Credit(s).
ACCT 251 - Financial Planning and Investment Strategies 3 Credit(s).
CSIT 101 - Technology and Information Systems 3 Credit(s).
MNGT 101 - Introduction to Business and Industry 3 Credit(s).
MNGT 140 - Business Law I 3 Credit(s).

Total Number of Credits Required for Certificate: 18*

Note

*Credit students who are new to college (no successfully completed transferable college credits from other institutions) are required to take ACDV 101 - Academic Development: Transitioning to College . This 1-credit course is designed to be taken in the first semester at CCBC. Students must provide an official transcript(s) from an accredited institution to document successful completion of college coursework for the ACDV 101 requirement to be waived.

Program Description

The Accounting Certificate is a course of study designed for those students who would like to expand their technical knowledge of accounting and business. This certificate program is particularly beneficial for entrepreneurs, individuals who are looking to enhance their employability and students who are considering pursuing a two- or four-year degree. Some of the courses can be applied towards the Business Accounting Certificate , and a two-year degree in Accounting , Business Administration , or Business Management . Most of the courses can be directly transferred to a four-year institution.

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this certificate, students will be able to:

competently demonstrate substantive knowledge in accounting sufficient for further study and demonstrate competencies required by employers to be hired and succeed in the workplace;
competently perform basic computational/arithmetic operations and basic problem-solving skills required in financial and managerial accounting and demonstrate competence in applied analytical skills; and
competently apply knowledge and skills of civic engagement.

Gainful Employment Disclosure

http://www.ccbcmd.edu/migrate/gainfulemployment/accounting.html