Accounting: Basic Certificate

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The Basic Accounting Certificate Program is for those students who want an introduction to fundamental accounting skills.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates will be able to:

Apply a comprehensive knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles that is appropriate in the recording and reporting of financial information
Use analysis, synthesis, and evaluation skills to solve general accounting problems or problems in areas of accounting specialization
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing in professional accounting situations
Use library and computer resources both to gather and present accounting information
Interact appropriately and effectively with others in accounting settings
Demonstrate proficiency in utilizing accounting computer software programs
Analyze and use financial reports for decision-making
Understand standards of professional conduct and ethical issues related to accounting and to their areas of specialization

Contact Information

Merilee Roussat
Interim Program Coordinator
Accounting
Room 1029
mroussat@capitalcc.edu
(860) 906-5185

Certificate Requirements

ACC* 115 - Principles of Financial Accounting Credit(s): 4 †
ACC* 117 - Principles of Managerial Accounting Credit(s): 3 †
ACC* 125 - Accounting Computer Applications I Credit(s): 3 †
MAT* Mathematics Elective Credit(s): 3 †
Business Elective Credit(s): 3 † *

Total Credits: 16

† Throughout this catalog, this symbol means that a pre-requisite is required. Please refer to the Course Descriptions section.

* Business Elective includes any: ACC, BBG, BFN, BMG, BMK, BOT, CSA, CSC, CST course.

All courses taken in this certificate program can lead to our associate degree in Accounting.

Becoming CSCC

STUDENTS: The Community Colleges are undergoing a merger with a plan to become Connecticut State Community College in fall 2023; please work closely with your advisor/program coordinator to select your courses accordingly. See Becoming Connecticut State Community College for more detail about this exciting transition!