Accounting Paraprofessional Proficiency Certificate

Program Overview

Accounting Paraprofessional Proficiency Certificate

About This Certificate

These courses are for those interested in a career as an accounting paraprofessional in a wide variety of industries. Students will learn to use computer ledger software to record and analyze financial transactions, as well as a broad knowledge of financial statement preparation the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Knowledgeable instructors provide hands-on experience to prepare students for an entry-level job in the workforce or to continue their Accounting studies.

Quick Information

• Program Duration: Short-term
• Degree Type: Proficiency Certificate
• Online Learning Availability: 100%
• Total Credit Hours: 16

Course Sequence

• 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.

Course Details

• ACCT 101 - Financial Accounting (4 credits)
• ENGL 101 - English Composition or ENGL 101H - English Composition I (Honors) (3 credits)
• ACCT 102 - Managerial Accounting (3 credits) - Prerequisite: ACCT 101 with a grade of "C" or better
• ACCT 103 - Microcomputers in Accounting (3 credits) - Prerequisite: ACCT 101 with a grade of "C" or better
• ACCT 208 - Tax Accounting or ACCT 215 - Nonprofit Accounting (3 credits) - Prerequisites: For ACCT 215: ACCT 102 or ACCT 101 and departmental approval.

Career Outlook

• Median Salary: $63,578
• Number of Jobs in the Region: 343
• 10-year Job Outlook in the Region: +16%

Typical Tasks

• Use all appropriate adjustments, deductions, and credits to keep clients' taxes to a minimum.
• Interview clients to obtain additional information on taxable income and deductible expenses and allowances.
• Compute taxes owed or overpaid, using adding machines or personal computers, and complete entries on forms, following tax form instructions and tax tables.
• Prepare or assist in preparing simple to complex tax returns for individuals or small businesses.
• Furnish taxpayers with sufficient information and advice to ensure correct tax form completion.

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