Cert in Accounting and Related Services

This accounting assistant certificate program teaches students practical bookkeeping and accounting skills using industry-standard software platforms currently employed in professional settings. The curriculum covers comprehensive financial accounting fundamentals, specialized accounting applications designed for small businesses, and hands-on training with widely-used accounting software packages including QuickBooks and Excel for accounting functions. Graduates develop practical competency in core accounting operations such as computing and recording financial transactions, classifying accounts according to standard practices, and maintaining complete and accurate financial records for business organizations. The program is specifically designed for students seeking entry-level positions in accounting and bookkeeping roles, including bookkeeper, auditor, accounts receivable clerk, and accounts payable clerk positions. Successful completion equips graduates to assume immediate bookkeeping and accounting responsibilities in accounting departments, small business settings, and various corporate finance operations.