Intermediate Accounting

This accounting certificate prepares a student to move beyond an Associate of Applied Science degree by offering an intermediary option of core accounting and relevant business classes before entering the workforce or transferring to a four year college. For students who have earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration this certificate will provide a focus on accounting. The certificate will qualify students for job opportunities and advancements in paraprofessional positions within the accounting industry. Depending on current regulations, this certificate may also serve as a starting point for the CPA exam.

In consultation with an accounting faculty advisor, the certificate can be tailored to meet the needs of students who have already achieved significant skills and knowledge in accounting.

The program assumes that students have previous knowledge and skill in basic computer applications in a Microsoft Windows operating environment. Students without prior computer experience should remedy any computer deficiencies before beginning the certificate course of study.

Consulting with an accounting faculty advisor is strongly recommended before beginning the intermediate accounting certificate program.

Requirements

Required Courses

ACC 211	Intermediate Accounting I	4
ACC 212	Intermediate Accounting II	4
BUS 216	Legal Environment of Business	3
BUS 226	Business Statistics	3
ECO 201	Principles of Macroeconomics	3
ECO 202	Principles of Microeconomics	3
FIN 201	Principles of Finance	3
MAN 230	Corporate Ethics & Social Resp	3

Choose one of the following

ACC 216	Govt & Not-for-profit Accounting	3
ACC 226	Cost Accounting	3
ACC 231	Business Taxation	3
ACC 245	Computerized Accounting with a Professional Package	3

One of the following courses

ACC 280	Internship	1-12
ACC 285	Independent Study	1
ACC 294	Service Learning	1-12

Total Credit Hours: 30