Cert in Accounting and Related Services

The Accounting one-year certificate at Columbia Basin College trains students in the fundamentals of recording and reporting financial information. Core coursework covers two terms of principles of accounting, followed by a choice of classes such as introductory accounting, payroll and business tax, income taxes and computerized accounting. Supporting coursework adds spreadsheet and computer skills, which are widely used in accounting offices. Students must earn a minimum grade in each major and major support course, so the certificate rewards steady mastery of the material. It is a practical option for those seeking bookkeeping or clerical accounting positions, and its courses overlap with the associate degree in the same field. Prospective students should review the catalog page for the full course list and speak with an advisor about how the certificate fits their plans.