Accounting

Computerized Accounting Technology Certificate

The Computerized Accounting Technology Certificate is a four-quarter program designed to provide students with computerized accounting skills using widely-used accounting software. The program bridges the gap between manual and computerized accounting systems with students gaining hands-on experience and expertise with basic and mid-range accounting systems. This experience will provide graduates with viable entry into and/or advancement in the accounting job market with both large and small organizations. Prerequisites: Please be aware that some of the courses may require prerequisites or instructor permission.

First Quarter
Course Number Required Courses Credit Hours
Total 17
ACCT110 Introduction to Accounting/Bookkeeping I 5
BUS115 Computational Skillbuilding 2
BUS169 Using Computers in Business I [1] 5
BUS236 Interpersonal Communications for the Workplace 5
Second Quarter
Course Number Required Courses Credit Hours
Total 18
ACCT120 Introduction to Accounting/Bookkeeping II 5
ACCT131 Quickbooks 5
BUS124 Excel for Business 5
ENGL&230 Technical Writing 3
Third Quarter
Course Number Required Courses Credit Hours
Total 15
ACCT130 Introduction to Accounting/Bookkeeping III 5
ACCT257 Business Tax Accounting 5
ACCT260 Peachtree Accounting 5
Fourth Quarter
Course Number Required Courses Credit Hours
Total 13
ACCT261 Accounting Information Systems [1] 5
ACCT265 Accounting for Not-for-profit and Government Entities 5
CWE110 Internship 3

Total credits for certificate: 63

General Education / Related Instruction Electives

Contact the Advising Center for the distribution list and acceptable courses.

[1] Substitutions
  • IT101 may be substituted for BUS169
  • ACCT262 may be substituted for ACCT261

This program of study is outlined by quarter, and courses should be taken in the indicated sequence. However, it should not be concluded that students will always proceed through their program of study exactly as prescribed here. The number of quarters listed here is minimum. Individual student experience, educational and training background, and personal schedules and demands all may affect the time it takes to finish this program. Also, in general, summer quarter is not considered one of the full-time quarters in the program.

This program curriculum contains substantial and coherent general education and related instruction. General education provides the broad, non-specialized portion of the students' education that includes:

  1. Communication
  2. Quantitative Reasoning
  3. Human Relations
  4. U.S. Cultures or Global Studies

The general education requirements address this description of general education. Other program requirements outside of this division (e.g., English and math) represent related instruction in support of skills and knowledge necessary in this field of study.

Throughout this program of study the importance of a responsible and professional work ethic is stressed. Factors leading to such a work ethic are identified and discussed. Instruction is also provided in effective leadership and how it enhances the work environment. Input from this program's industrial advisory committee is essential to curriculum content pertaining to the work ethic and leadership as well as the technically oriented curriculum.

Safety and industrial hygiene are included throughout the curriculum.

Effective Winter 2008
Certificate of Achievement in Computerized Accounting Technology
505