Accounting Certificate

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Required Courses

ACCT 101 - Principles of Accounting I 3 Credits.
ACCT 102 - Principles of Accounting II 3 Credits.
ACCT 116 - Computerized Accounting 3 Credits.
ACCT 201 - Intermediate Accounting I 3 Credits.

Electives:

(select 2 courses for 6 credits)

ACCT 132 - Comprehensive Spreadsheets 3 Credits.
ACCT 202 - Intermediate Accounting II 3 Credits.
ACCT 221 - Principles of Auditing I 3 Credits.
ACCT 225 - Cost Accounting 3 Credits.
ACCT 230 - Advanced Accounting I 3 Credits.
ACCT 231 - Advanced Accounting II 3 Credits.
ACCT 241 - Tax Accounting I 3 Credits.
ACCT 242 - Tax Accounting II 3 Credits.
ACCT 251 - Tax Preparation 3 Credits.
MNGT 101 - Introduction to Business and Industry 3 Credits.
MNGT 140 - Business Law I 3 Credits.
CSIT 101 - Introduction to Computers 3 Credits.
or
OFAD 160 - Computers in the Business World 3 Credits.

Total Number of Credits Required for Accounting Certificate: 18*

*A new college orientation requirement, completion of the one-credit ACDV 101 course, Transitioning to College, went into effect spring 2010. If you are a credit student who is new to college (meaning you have not successfully completed college coursework at another institution(s)), you are required to take ACDV 101 during your first semester at CCBC, thereby increasing the number of credits required for the certificate to 19 credits. Students are required to provide an official transcript(s) to document successful completion of college coursework at another institution(s) in order for this requirement to be waived.

This program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools & Programs (ACBSP). The attainment of this accreditation certifies that the teaching and learning processes within the Business Studies Department meet the rigorous educational standards established by the ACBSP.

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.

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. All of the courses can be applied towards the Business Accounting Certificate , a two-year degree in Accounting or Business Administration or Management. Most of the courses can be directly transferred to a four-year institution.

Gainful Employment Disclosure:

http://www.ccbcmd.edu/gainfulemployment/accounting227.html

Semester Sequence

Accounting Certificate Semester Sequence