Cert in Accounting and Related Services

The Accounting Certificate is built for people who want to start or strengthen accounting skills. Most courses are in accounting, and finishing them earns a certificate of achievement. The plan covers payroll accounting, financial and managerial accounting, tax accounting, spreadsheet design and QuickBooks Online, with short communication and business courses alongside. It spans two years of fall and spring semesters and totals at least 31 credit hours. Graduates are prepared for entry positions such as accounting clerk, payroll clerk and bookkeeping clerk. John A. Logan College lists this program under its Finance area next to the Accounting associate degree. Students apply online, and the college accreditation comes through the Higher Learning Commission. A tuition and fees page helps students estimate costs.