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Certificate Quick Facts
- Instructional School: Social Sciences and Public Affairs
- Department: Business
- Program Code: BOOK.ATC
- Program Type: Career and Technical Education
- Available Fully Online: Yes
- Eligible for Federal Financial Aid: Yes
NOTE: Courses required for this program may have an additional fee; more information can be found on the Special Course Fees web page.
Certificate Requirements
| Course | Course Title | Min Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| ENGL 101 | Writing and Rhetoric I (GEM 1) | 3 |
| FINA 109 | Personal Finance and Business Math (GEM 3) | 3 |
| ECON 201 | Principles of Macroeconomics (GEM 6) | 3 |
| Major Requirements | ||
| ACCT 250 | Income Tax Fundamentals | 3 |
| ACCT 251 | Volunteer Income Tax Assistance | 1 |
| or ACCT 293 | Accounting Internship | |
| or BOOK 293 | Bookkeeping and Accounting Internship | |
| ADMS 133 | Business English | 3 |
| ADMS 145 | Advanced Office Information Systems | 3 |
| ADMS 231 | Business Writing | 3 |
| ADMS 245 | The Virtual Office | 3 |
| or BUSA 201 | Business Communication and Professionalism | |
| BOOK 151 | Fundamental Accounting Concepts | 3 |
| BOOK 252 | Applied Accounting | 3 |
| or ACCT 201 | Introduction to Financial Accounting | |
| BOOK 255 | Computerized Accounting | 3 |
| or ACCT 202 | Introduction to Managerial Accounting | |
| BOOK 258 | Payroll and Human Resource Issues | 3 |
| BOOK 260 | Professional Bookkeeping | 3 |
| BOOK 290 | Bookkeeping and Accounting Capstone | 3 |
| or ACCT 290 | Foundations of the Accounting Profession | |
| BUSA 101 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUSA 120 | Business Software Applications | 3 |
| BUSA 265 | Business Law | 3 |
| Minimum Credit Hours Required | 52 | |
*All requirements for this degree or certificate may be completed fully online.
Certificate Plans
The course sequence listed below is strongly recommended in order to complete your program requirements. Many Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses have prerequisites and/or corequisites that have been accounted for within this course sequence plan. Please register for each semester as shown using the Student Planning tool in myCWI. Consult your advisor for any questions regarding this course sequence plan.
Certificate Plan Options
Fall Start
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| ADMS 133 | Business English | 3 |
| BOOK 151 | Fundamental Accounting Concepts | 3 |
| BUSA 120 | Business Software Applications | 3 |
| ENGL 101 | Writing and Rhetoric I (GEM 1) | 3 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| BOOK 258 | Payroll and Human Resource Issues | 3 |
| BUSA 101 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| ECON 201 | Principles of Macroeconomics (GEM 6) | 3 |
| FINA 109 | Personal Finance and Business Math (GEM 3) | 3 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 12 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| ACCT 250 | Income Tax Fundamentals | 3 |
| ADMS 145 | Advanced Office Information Systems | 3 |
| BOOK 252 or ACCT 201 | Applied Accounting or Introduction to Financial Accounting | 3 |
| BOOK 255 or ACCT 202 | Computerized Accounting or Introduction to Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| BUSA 265 | Business Law | 3 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ACCT 251 | Volunteer Income Tax Assistance or Accounting Internship or Bookkeeping and Accounting Internship | 1 |
| ADMS 231 | Business Writing | 3 |
| ADMS 245 or BUSA 201 | The Virtual Office or Business Communication and Professionalism | 3 |
| BOOK 260 | Professional Bookkeeping | 3 |
| BOOK 290 or ACCT 290 | Bookkeeping and Accounting Capstone or Foundations of the Accounting Profession | 3 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 13 | |
| Minimum Credit Hours Required | 52 | |
NOTE: If you are planning on seeking a four-year degree (or greater) in accounting, please see the Business AA requirements.
Spring Start
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spring | Credit Hours | |
| ADMS 133 | Business English | 3 |
| BOOK 151 | Fundamental Accounting Concepts | 3 |
| BUSA 120 | Business Software Applications | 3 |
| ENGL 101 | Writing and Rhetoric I (GEM 1) | 3 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 12 | |
| Fall | ||
| ACCT 250 | Income Tax Fundamentals | 3 |
| BOOK 252 or ACCT 201 | Applied Accounting or Introduction to Financial Accounting | 3 |
| BOOK 255 or ACCT 202 | Computerized Accounting or Introduction to Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| BUSA 265 | Business Law | 3 |
| FINA 109 | Personal Finance and Business Math (GEM 3) | 3 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Spring | ||
| ACCT 251 | Volunteer Income Tax Assistance or Accounting Internship or Bookkeeping and Accounting Internship | 1 |
| ADMS 231 | Business Writing | 3 |
| BOOK 258 | Payroll and Human Resource Issues | 3 |
| BOOK 260 | Professional Bookkeeping | 3 |
| BOOK 290 or ACCT 290 | Bookkeeping and Accounting Capstone or Foundations of the Accounting Profession | 3 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 13 | |
| Fall | ||
| ADMS 145 | Advanced Office Information Systems | 3 |
| ADMS 245 or BUSA 201 | The Virtual Office or Business Communication and Professionalism | 3 |
| BUSA 101 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| ECON 201 | Principles of Macroeconomics (GEM 6) | 3 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 12 | |
| Minimum Credit Hours Required | 52 | |
NOTE: If you are planning on seeking a four-year degree (or greater) in accounting, please see the Business AA requirements.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Process daily accounting transactions, journals, and ledgers; prepare financial statements; perform payroll functions; and manage cash and accrual.
- Develop skill and proficiency using the latest version of QuickBooks. Proficiency leads to certification.
- Understand the legal environment affecting business, business ethics, and social responsibility.
- Learn accounting procedures for managerial decision-making.
- Review legal and regulatory environment of the business organization including taxation, controls, and compliance.
- Prepare to write and speak professionally.
- Develop skill and proficiency using the latest Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, and Access. Proficiency leads to MOS certification.
- Prepare for the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers (AIPB) Professional Bookkeeping Certification.