Accounting - Bookkeeping Certiﬁcate

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The Bookkeeping Certificate Program provides educational training to those seeking employment in the specialized area of bookkeeping. The certificate in bookkeeping can be earned in four semesters and is fully transferable to the Associate of Applied Science Degree of Accounting.

Option: Upon completion of this certifi cate program, students will be provided with precise information regarding the National Certified Bookkeeper Examination offered by the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers.

NOTE: A student must earn a C or higher in all courses required in the program.

Required Courses

ACCT-201 Principles of Accounting I 4 cr.
AOAP-115 Practical Business Math Procedures 3 cr.
AOAP-117 Business Communication 3 cr.
COSC-125 Business Microcomputer Applications 3 cr. OR
COSC-111 Computer Literacy 3 cr.
ACCT-202 Principles of Accounting II 4 cr.
COSC-116 Spreadsheeting 3 cr.
ACCT-218 Computerized Accounting 3 cr.
ACCT-232 Income Tax-Individual & Proprietors 3 cr.
ACCT-242 Cost & Managerial Acct I 3 cr.
ACCT-220 Payroll Accounting 3 cr.
ACCT-221 Intermediate Accounting I 3 cr.
ACCT-255 Certified Bookkeeper 3 cr. OR
ACCT-280 Cooperative Education 3 cr.

Total Credits: 38-40

Suggested Course Sequence 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.

Note(s):

¹ Students who previously took ACCT 175 and ACCT 176 will not be required to take ACCT 201 .

Suggested Course Sequence Part-time Students:

Fall 1

ACCT-201 Principles of Accounting I 4 cr.
COSC-125 Business Microcomputer Applications 3 cr. OR
COSC-111 Computer Literacy 3 cr.

Spring 1

ACCT-202 Principles of Accounting II 4 cr.
ACCT-218 Computerized Accounting 3 cr.

Fall 2

Spring 2

Fall 3

ACCT-220 Payroll Accounting 3 cr.
COSC-116 Spreadsheeting 3 cr.

Spring 3

AOAP-117 Business Communication 3 cr.
ACCT-255 Certified Bookkeeper 3 cr. OR
BADM-280 Cooperative Education 3 cr.