Certificate
This certificate program prepares students for entry-level positions such as a bookkeeper or accounting clerk with accounting and tax services, CPA firms, and small businesses. They will provide accounting skills, computer skills, and office support. It also gives students credit that can be applied toward the associate degree in accounting.
This is a high demand, high skill program as defined by the Michigan Community College Network.
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2023-2024 Academic Requirements
This program prepares students for entry-level positions with accounting and tax services, CPA firms, and small businesses where they will provide accounting skills, computer skills, and office support. It also gives students credit that can be applied toward the Associate's Degree in Accounting.
This is a high demand, high skill program, as defined by the Michigan Community College Network.
- Division
- Business/Computer Technologies
- Department
- Business Department
- Advisors
Major/Area Requirements
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACC 100 or | Accounting Practices for Business | ||
| ACC 111 | Principles of Accounting I* | 3 | |
| ACC 110 | Payroll Accounting | 2 | |
| ACC 131 | QuickBooks Software | 3 | |
| BOS 184 | Spreadsheet Software Applications I | 3 | |
| CIS 110 | Introduction to Computer Information Systems | 3 | |
| Elective | MTH 125, MTH 160 or MTH 176 | 4 | |
| TAX 101 | Income Taxes for Individuals | 3 | |
| Total | 21 | ||
- Total Credits Required
- 21
Footnotes
*Students earning an AAS degree in Accounting are required to complete ACC 111.