Accounting
The online Certificate in Accounting provides an overview of the basic principles and practices of GAAP accounting. Students will learn how to prepare and analyze balance sheets, income statements, statement of owner’s equity, and cash flows to support effective business decision making. Accounting cycles, transactions, and adjustments in regard to assets, liabilities, stock, and dividends are also addressed. Throughout the online Certificate in Accounting program, an emphasis is placed on the practical and actionable understanding of accounting principles for small business ventures.
To earn the online Certificate in Accounting, students must complete 15 credit hours, as defined below, with a grade of “C” or better.
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| Course Number | Course Title | Course Description | Credits |
| BUS 201 | Intro to Environment Business | Introduces the functional areas and fundamental terminology of business environments. Topics engage students in current small business events through information evaluation and problem solving to better comprehend the business world. | 3 |
| ACT 201 | Accounting I | Covers fundamental accounting concepts and techniques in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for ledgers, journals, and the accounting cycle; introduces financial statements. Students conduct major operations for analysis of business transactions. | 3 |
| ACT 203 | Accounting II | Continues ACT 201 and includes investments, cash flow, budgeting, and cost-volume-profit analysis. Prerequisite: ACT 201. | 3 |
| ACT 301 | Intermediate
Accounting I | Emphasizes analysis of financial statements and the role of the accountant in organizational management. Students discuss the role of responsible accounting for effective decision making. Prerequisite: ACT 203. | 3 |
| ACT 299 | Accounting Project | Integrates major concepts and skills within the accounting emphasis. Students apply accounting principles to a prospective enterprise. | 3 |
Total Accounting Certificate - 15
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