Accounting Certificate

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Certificate

Semester Sequence

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

Fall Semester Year 1*

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

Spring Semester Year 1

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

Fall Semester Year 2

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

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 Spreadsheets for Accounting 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 - Tax Preparation 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*

*Credit students who are new to college (no successfully completed college coursework at other institutions) are required to take ACDV 101 in the first semester at CCBC. This is a 1-credit class, and it does not count towards the number of credits required for a degree or certificate. Students are required to provide an official transcript(s) to document successful completion of college coursework at another institution(s) for this 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