Accounting (429G)
This program can be completed entirely Online.
Nature of Profession
The Accounting One-Year Certificate will introduce you to the basics of accounting and prepare you for employment with a small business or an entry level accounting position. You will have the opportunity to earn user certifications in Intuit Quick Books and Microsoft Excel.
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Earn Industry Certifications
In this program students will have the opportunity to achieve an industry level certification. Our curriculum aligns with the certification content. Below are certifications that students can obtain as they move through the program. Learn more about the certification at the Testing Center.
Program Outcomes
Graduates of this program should be able to demonstrate proficiency in:
- Recording - Accurately summarize business transactions according to current professional standards and practices.
- Reporting - Create reports that communicate information clearly to the intended audience as governed by professional standards or required by law.
- Analysis - Apply appropriate methodologies for analyzing business data to make informed decisions.
- Technology - Utilize relevant technological tools to efficiently and effectively perform tasks.
- Research - Identify and apply relevant professional standards or laws to solve complex problems.
Courses
Fall Semester | First Year
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT 1101 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT 2210 | Tax Accounting | 3 |
| BADM 2251 | Business Law I - The Legal Environment | 3 |
| CSCI 2218 | Excel | 3 |
| ENGL 1101 | English Composition I | 3 |
Spring Semester | First Year
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT 1102 | Principles of Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT 2230 | Computerized Accounting (Quickbooks) | 3 |
| *MATH 1115 or MATH 1124 or Higher | Math for the Business & Social Sciences or Finite Math or Higher | 3 |
| ECON 2205 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ENGL 1102 | English Composition II | 3 |
Program Total: 30
*MATH 1124 or higher is required for the Associate Degree and most transfer institutions.
Request More Info / Contact Us
Faculty
Dr. Gayle Mackay- 800.628.7722 x2798
- gmackay@sscc.edu
Travis Martin- 800.628.7722 x4670
- tmartin@sscc.edu
