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The program course requirements are presented in sequence. Part-time students and others who cannot follow this sequence should check course descriptions in the catalog to determine prerequisites and should consult their academic advisor regarding the order in which they take classes.

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Certificate
Accounting

This certificate is designed to develop the skills necessary for persons seeking employment in entrylevel accounting positions.

This program can be completed online.

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Required Core - 28 Total Credits

First Year - Fall Semester (15) Credits
ACTG 201 ACTG 201 - Principles of Financial Accounting This is an intensive course sequence in the fundamental principles of accounting emphasizing the accounting cycle, journalizing, posting, trial balance, financial statements, plant and intangible assets, depreciation, inventories, accounting systems, payroll, and taxes. Prerequisite: CAPP 120/120A Introduction to Computers & Applications, M 090 Introductory Algebra or M 108 Business Mathematics.	Principles of Financial Accounting (4)
WRIT 122 WRIT 122 - Intro to Business Writing This course is designed to teach students how to write better routine business correspondence. The basic concepts of letter, memo, and report writing are taught. Emphasis is on composing at the keyboard, given different office situations and following oral and written instruction. While grounded in solid business communication fundamentals, this course takes a strong workplace activity orientation, which helps students connect what they learn to what they do or will do on the job. Grammar and punctuation will be reviewed and emphasis on business usage. Pre-requisite: WRIT 095 Developmental Writing or a score of 70 or higher on the Compass Placement test.	Intro to Business Writing (3)
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WRIT	Written Communications Core Requirement (3)
M 108 M 108 - Business Mathematics This course is a study of math and terminology used by business and industry. The course will begin with a review of the fundamental principles of arithmetic and percentages. Payroll, bank records, interest, notes, discounts, markup, inventory, depreciation, and stocks and bonds will be covered. This course does not fulfill General Education requirements for the AA/AS degree. Prerequisite: appropriate placement score or concurrent enrollment in NC 021 Supplemental Instruction/Academic Support for Mathematics. For those in NC 021, attendance and participation in NC 021 will be reported to your M 108 instructor for consideration in your M 108 grade.	Business Math (3)
COMX 106 COMX 106 - Communicating in a Dynamic Workplace Students will study human behavior and personality, self-management, self-development, and elementary business psychology. Classroom focus is on career planning and job search: students will develop skills to prepare resumes, cover letters, and other communications involved in obtaining a job. This class is a requirement for the Professional-Technical programs.	Communicating in a Dynamic Workplace (2)
CAPP 120 CAPP 120 - Introduction to Computers This course emphasizes the practical aspects of today's computing environment. Instruction includes the basic computer architecture and operation, hardware, operating systems, network communication, ethical issues associated with computers, and aspects of integrated software with an emphasis on business applications. Co-requisite: CAPP 120A Introduction to Computer Applications.	Intro to Computers (3)

First Year - Spring Semester (13) Credits
ACTG 202 ACTG 202 - Principles of Managerial Accounting This is an intensive course sequence in the fundamental principles of accounting emphasizing corporations, department and branch accounting, manufacturing and job order cost systems, budgeting, cost accounting, management reports, financial position, consolidated statements, and financial statement analysis. Prerequisite: ACTG 201 Principles of Financial Accounting.	Principles of Managerial Accounting (4)
ACTG 205 ACTG 205 - Computerized Accounting This course provides students with a realistic approach to computerized accounting principles. Financial statements and other financial reports will be created. Accounting concepts will be reinforced, and software will be utilized to make business decisions. Prerequisites: ACTG 201 (Principles of Financial Accounting) and CAPP 120 (Intro to Computers.)	Computerized Accounting (3)
CAPP 151 CAPP 151 - MS Office This is an intermediate-level course using the Windows Vista operating system and an integrated software package with emphasis on the business environment. The approach is a hands-on experience creating more complex documents, spreadsheets, databases, presentations, publications, web pages, and pictures. Prerequisite: CAPP 120/120A Introduction to Computers & Applications.	MS Office (3)
ACTG 180 ACTG 180 - Payroll Accounting This course examines the complete payroll accounting cycle including the impact that various laws and regulations have on personnel and payroll operations. Application of the payroll accounting concepts through the comprehensive payroll project result in practical, first-hand experience in calculating payroll, completing payroll taxes, preparing records and reports, and journalizing payroll transactions. Pre-requisite: ACTG 201 Principles of Financial Accounting.	Payroll Accounting (3)

Upon completion of this program
students will will be able to:

Interpret and explain financial statements to make management decisions;

Utilize accounting software to make business decisions;

Complete payroll taxes and prepare records and reports;

Utilize Microsoft Office, which includes Word, Excel, Power Point and Access at an intermediate level;

Identify elementary business psychology behavioral characteristics and personality traits;

Develop key business communication skills.

Certificate Accounting

Required Core - 28 Total Credits