Cert in Accounting and Related Services

This diploma prepares students for entry-level accounting work in offices where technology is part of everyday tasks. The curriculum develops academic, technical and professional ability that supports a start in the field. Students begin with basic skills such as English, along with a choice of a social or behavioral science course, for example one on interpersonal relations and professional development. The accounting subjects follow and reflect the software-driven nature of current bookkeeping and financial record keeping. Graduates receive an Accounting Diploma. Positions open to them are at the beginning of the career ladder, and they can be found in a variety of organizations because every business needs someone to track its money. The program fits students who want a relatively direct route into the accounting workforce and who are comfortable working with computers.