This certificate is open to interested students. Students are required to satisfy placement at the time of admission. Students who are identified as needing developmental course work must satisfactorily complete the appropriate English and mathematics courses as part of the certificate.
SAT score: A minimum score of 560 in English and 510 in mathematics, taken within the last five years.
ACT score: A minimum of 21 in English and 17 in mathematics, taken within the last five years.
AP English Lit/Com Exam: A score of 4 or 5 on the AP Exam
AP Calculus AB or Calculus BC exam: A score of 4 or 5 on the exam, taken within the last five years.
IBT (internet based TOEFL): A minimum score of 77 overall and a 20 in writing, taken within the last two years.
IELTS score: A minimum of 6.0 overall and a 6.0 in writing, taken within the last two years.
An official transcript from an accredited U.S. college or university: indicating you have earned a U.S. college degree or have passed college-level English or math with a grade of “C” or higher.
Description:
The Accounting Paraprofessional proficiency certificate is a 16 credit-hour program designed for persons interested in pursuing careers as accounting paraprofessionals in business, government, and non-profit organizations. Students earning the Accounting Paraprofessional proficiency certificate may elect to continue their education at the College by earning the A.A.S. degree in Accounting.
Program Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of the courses in the Accounting Paraprofessional proficiency certificate the student will be able to:
Explain the contents of the financial statements prepared according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Analyze and record transactions, and complete the accounting cycle using computerized general ledger software.
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to obtain an entry-level position as an accounting clerk or tax preparer.
Effectively communicate with users of financial information orally and in writing.
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Course Sequence:
ACCT 101 - Financial Accounting
ENGL 101 - English Composition
ACCT 102 - Managerial Accounting
ACCT 103 - Microcomputers in Accounting
ACCT 208 - Tax Accounting or ACCT 215 - Nonprofit Accounting
InsuranceFee: 1,999 USD
