Accounting Paraprofessional Pr - Community Colle

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Program Facts

Program Details

Degree

Courses

Major

Accounting

Area of study

Business and Administration

Course Language

English

About Program

Program Overview

The Accounting Paraprofessional Proficiency Certificate program provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary for entry-level accounting positions. The program includes courses in financial accounting, managerial accounting, microcomputers in accounting, and tax accounting or nonprofit accounting. Graduates of the program are prepared for careers as payroll and timekeeping clerks, bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks, and tax preparers.

Program Outline

Outline:

Accounting Paraprofessional Proficiency Certificate

Course Sequence and Completion

The following courses and sequence of courses are designed for optimal success and completion of the Accounting Paraprofessional Proficiency Certificate degree/certificate. Any alterations should be discussed with your academic advisor. | Course Number and Name | Credits | Advisory Notes | Course Type | |---|---|---|---| | ACCT 101 - Financial Accounting | 4 | | | | ENGL 101 - English Composition or
ENGL 101H - English Composition I (Honors) | 3 | | | | ACCT 102 - Managerial Accounting | 3 | Prerequisite: ACCT 101 with a grade of "C" or better | | | ACCT 103 - Microcomputers in Accounting | 3 | Prerequisite: ACCT 101 with a grade of "C" or better | | | ACCT 208 - Tax Accounting or
ACCT 215 - Nonprofit Accounting | 3 | Prerequisites:
For ACCT 215: ACCT 102 or ACCT 101 and departmental approval. | |

General Education Requirements:

All general education requirements necessary for graduation are met through the courses in the program as indicated above. Students who wish to take courses that differ from the general education courses indicated above must complete a course substitution request form.

Careers:

Career Options:

Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks – est.
Bookkeeping, Accounting and Auditing Clerk – est.
Tax Preparer – est.
EMSI Data, 2022; The greater Philadelphia region; a percentage of people in these jobs may have a bachelor's degree or higher.