Accounting Assistant Certificate

This certificate prepares the student to compute, classify, record, and verify numerical data in order to develop and maintain financial records.

Certificate Outcomes:

• Possess the skills needed to secure and maintain entry-level employment as accounting and payroll clerks.
• Accurately prepare payroll and related federal and state tax returns.
• Understand and practice professional work habits expected in the accounting field, including confidentiality and accounting ethics.
• Be able to correctly complete the basic bookkeeping processes according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Acquire proficiency using computer software, including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, and computerized accounting software.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate orally and in writing at a level necessary for successful employment in the accounting field.
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills needed to prioritize, anticipate and analyze problems, and to evaluate and implement solutions.