Program Description
This program is designed to develop the marketable skills necessary to function in the field of accounting while providing upgraded training for those individuals already employed in the area of accounting who desire advancement. It also provides basic accounting knowledge for effective small business operations for business owners, managers and employees. The certificate requires a total of 30 credit hours, including 21 hours in accounting.
Important information about the educational debt, earnings, and completion rates of students who attended this program.
For More Information Contact:
School of Business and Information Technology
Southeast Campus: (918) 595-7639
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program you will be able to:
- Analyze the impact of business transactions on the accounting equation.
- Prepare and analyze a standard set of financial statements for internal and external purposes.
- Journal and post all entries and prepare all trial balances required to complete the accounting cycle.
- Calculate product costs under various costing methods.
- Define the underlying concepts and terms fundamental to the understanding of Accounting and Computer Software Programs.
- Calculate adjusted gross income, taxable income, and tax liability for individuals.
- Demonstrate an understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Careers
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Student Organizations
Network with other business students and practice newly acquired skills through membership in Phi Beta Lambda, a student organization for Future Business Leaders of America. For more information ask any business faculty or stop by a Student Life office on campus.
Certificate Requirements
View a semester-by-semester course plan of study on the Accounting Specialist Program Map.
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