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:

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