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Accounting Certificate

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Schoolcraft program code #1YC.00001

The accounting program is designed to familiarize students with the work and challenges facing accountants. This certificate program prepares the student for a job as an entry-level bookkeeper within an accounting department or firm. Students who successfully complete all program courses qualify for a certificate of program completion.

Not all courses are offered each semester. Students should work with an academic advisor to develop a schedule that will work for them. Students planning to transfer should check the transfer institution’s requirements/guides or discuss their options with an academic advisor. Number of credits may vary depending on the course selection.

Sample Schedule of Courses

First Year

Fall Semester

ACCT 201 - Principles of Accounting 1 Credits: 4
CIS 120 - Software Applications Credits: 3
ENG 101 - English Composition 1 Credits: 3

Mathematics - Credits: 3-5

Select General Education Mathematics course.

Recommended:
MATH 101 - Business Mathematics Credits: 3
OR MATH 113 - Intermediate Algebra for College Students Credits: 4
OR MATH 126 - College Algebra Credits: 4

Total Credits: 13-15

Winter Semester

ACCT 202 - Principles of Accounting 2 Credits: 4
BUS 207 - Business Law 1 Credits: 3
ACCT 263 - Computerized Accounting Using QuickBooks Credits: 3

Elective

Select four tax credit hours from list

ACCT 238 - Federal Tax Accounting Credits: 4
OR
ACCT 138 - Income Tax Preparation Credits: 2
AND ACCT 139 - Michigan Taxes Credits: 2

Total Credits: 14

Second Year

Fall Semester

ACCT 262 - Payroll Accounting Credits: 3

Humanities - Credits: 3-4

Select General Education Humanities course.

Recommended: COMA 103 - Fundamentals of Speech Credits: 3

Total Credits: 6-7

Program Total: 33-36 Credits