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Small Business Accounting Certificate

Learn the tools required to manage the finances of a small business. Develop a working knowledge of payroll legislation and payroll records, development of financial statements and an understanding of the accounting cycle.

Curriculum Credits
Accounting I     4
Payroll Accounting     3
Accounting: Computerized     3
Microsoft Office-Beginning     3
Total Credits       13
   
Course Descriptions:
Accounting I - 4 credits
10101111
         
A beginning course designed especially for majors or those who need a strong foundation in accounting principles. Develops the accounting cycle of journalizing, posting, adjusting, closing and reporting. It emphasizes service and merchandising sole proprietorships in developing the accounting cycle. Explores issues for accounting for cash, accounts and notes receivable, inventories, fixed assets and liabilities.

Payroll Accounting - 3 credits
10101120 
        
Develops a working knowledge of payroll legislation, payroll records and payroll accounting. Payroll accounting is accomplished through manual methods and automated methods. Prerequisite: Principles of Accounting 10101102; Corequisite: Accounting I 10101111

Accounting: Computerized - 3 credits
10101129  
       
Uses the computer as a tool to reinforce and build on accounting concepts, prepares financial statements and managerial reports, produces business documents, and accounts for service and merchandising business entities. Prerequisite: Principles of Accounting 10101102 or Accounting I 10101111

Microsoft Office-Beginning - 3 credits
10103106   
      
Develops introductory skills in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), Windows Explorer, Internet, and computer concepts through demonstrations and lab exercises.

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