Program: 68710

The Accounting Technology Management Certificate is designed to prepare the student for employment as an accounting clerk, data-processing clerk, junior accountant, or assistant accountant. The curriculum can also provide supplemental training for an individual who was previously or is currently employed in one of these occupations. The program covers the principles, procedures, and theories related to organizing and maintaining business and financial records that are necessary to the preparation of financial reports. The curriculum for this certificate is embedded in the Associate in Science in Accounting Technology degree program; credits from the program can be applied toward attainment of this degree.

Certain courses in this program require placement at the college level or satisfaction of Developmental Education requirements in reading, writing, and mathematics.

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs):
Upon successful completion of this program, the graduate is able to:
PLO 1: Prepare and use financial information about business organizations to support decision making.
PLO 2: Manage business information using appropriate software.
PLO 3: Demonstrate effective business communication and collaboration skills.
PLO 4: Evaluate business and financial information to support internal decision making.
PLO 5: Prepare governmental tax forms, including income, payroll, and sales taxes.
PLO 6: Describe the implications of professional values, ethics, and attitudes in business.