Accounting - Payroll Accounting Certiﬁcate

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The Payroll Accounting Certificate Program provides educational training to those seeking employment in the specialized area of payroll accounting. The certificate in payroll accounting can be earned in two semesters and is fully transferable to the Associate of Applied Science Degree of Accounting. Students will have the background to test for the Certified Payroll Specialist exam administered by the National Association of Certified Payroll Specialists.

Program Core Requirements:

ACCT-2110 Principles of Accounting I (Financial) 3
ACCT-2120 Principles of Accounting II (Managerial) 3
ACCT-218 Accounting Information Systems 3
ACCT-220 Payroll Accounting 3
BCIS-1110 Fundamentals of Information Literacy & Systems 3 OR
COSC-125 G-Business Microcomputer Applications 3
BUSA-1120 Business Communications 3 OR
ENGL-1210 G-Technical Composition 3
COSC-116 G-Spreadsheeting 3
MATH-1130 G-Survey of Mathematics 3 OR Higher

TOTAL CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS: 24-25 Credits

Suggested Course Sequence for Full-Time Students:

Students who for any reason are unable to follow the suggested course sequence should contact an academic advisor for help with adjustments.

Fall 1

ACCT-2110 Principles of Accounting I (Financial) 3
BCIS-1110 Fundamentals of Information Literacy & Systems 3 OR
COSC-125 G-Business Microcomputer Applications 3
BUSA-1120 Business Communications 3 OR
ENGL-1210 G-Technical Composition 3
MATH-1130 G-Survey of Mathematics 3 OR Higher

Spring 1

ACCT-2120 Principles of Accounting II (Managerial) 3
ACCT-218 Accounting Information Systems 3
ACCT-220 Payroll Accounting 3
COSC-116 G-Spreadsheeting 3