Accounting
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Accounting program is designed for students seeking to gain skills and knowledge in the field of accounting and tax. Possible entry-level positions for this program include accounting clerk, accounts payable/receivable clerk, claims clerk, credit clerk, bookkeeper, accounting intern, or comparable positions. An Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Accounting and a Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Enrolled Agent are also available.
Details
Field of Interest
Business, Entrepreneurialism, and Management
Degree Type
Certificate of Completion (CCL)
Academic Plan
Accounting (CER)
Academic Plan Code
5665
Total credits required
24-27
Effective Term
Spring 2021
Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
Consultation with an Academic Advisor is recommended for course selection.
What You'll Learn
- Use basic mathematics and accounting principles to report the financial position of an organization. (ACC105, ACC111, ACC112, ACC115, ACC121, ACC211, ACC212, ACC221, ACC222, ACC230, ACC240)
- Apply current technology to specific business tasks. (ACC115, CIS105, CIS114DE)
- Evaluate the legal, ethical and social implications of business decisions and their impact on various individuals, groups and societies. (ACC111, ACC121, ACC221, GBS151)
- Demonstrate critical thinking through written and oral formats. (GBS151)
- Apply functions of modern business, including business principles, marketing, labor relations, and risk to business situations. (GBS151)
- Apply principles and practices of accounting to analyze and interpret general purpose financial statements. (ACC105, ACC111, ACC112, ACC115, ACC121, ACC211, ACC212, ACC221, ACC222, ACC230, ACC240)
- Apply basic rules of financial accounting to business transactions. (ACC105, ACC111, ACC112, ACC115, ACC121, ACC211, ACC212, ACC221, ACC222, ACC230, ACC240)
- Apply basic rules of managerial accounting to business decision making. (ACC212, ACC240)
- Apply appropriate procedures to prepare individual, partnership, and corporate taxes, including tax reporting for income, payroll, sales, and personal property. (ACC105, ACC121, ACC221, ACC222)
- Demonstrate an understanding of compliance in accounting, reporting and tax. (ACC105, ACC121, ACC221, ACC222)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 24-27 | |
| ACC111 | Accounting Principles I (3) AND | |
| ACC230 | Uses of Accounting Information I (3) AND | |
| ACC240 | Uses of Accounting Information II (3) | |
| OR | ||
| ACC111 | Accounting Principles I (3) AND | |
| ACC112 | Accounting Principles II (3) AND | |
| ACC212 | Managerial Accounting (3) | |
| OR | ||
| ACC211 | Financial Accounting (3) AND | |
| ACC212 | Managerial Accounting (3) | 6-9 |
| ACC105 | Payroll, Sales and Property Taxes (3) OR | |
| ACC222 | Payroll Accounting (3) | 3 |
| ACC121 | Individual Tax Preparation (3) OR | |
| ACC221 | Tax Accounting (3) | 3 |
| ACC115 | Computerized Accounting | 3 |
| CIS114DE | Excel Spreadsheet | 3 |
| CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems | 3 |
| GBS151 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
Course Sequence by Term
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At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.