Accounting: CC (CTE)

Certificate of Completion | 30 credits minimum

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Program Description
Accounting is the process that summarizes economic information about a business entity for use by decision makers. Users of this information include investors, creditors, management, and government agencies. Often this information is prepared using computer applications. The Accounting program at SLCC provides training in financial and other areas of accounting. Students are taught both manual and basic computerized accounting systems. General Education courses provide training in effective oral and written communication and human
relations skills.

Career Opportunities
This program provides excellent entry level skills for various positions in the field of accounting, depending on the individual person.

Gainful Employment
The Accounting Certificate of Completion may lead to employment in areas such as accounts receivable,
accounts payable, general ledger, and payroll.

Transfer/Articulation Information
Please refer to the Student Resources section of the SLCC University Transfer webpage.

Estimated Cost for Students
Tuition and student fees: http://www.slcc.edu/student/financial/tuition-fees.aspx
Note: Fees vary based upon specific registration and are subject to change.

General Education Requirements (9 credits)

Certificates of Completion contain instructional components in communication, computation, and human relations.

Program General Education Notes

RECOMMENDED:

Communication Either Oral (CM) or Written (EN): ENGL 1010

Quantitative Studies (QS): FIN 1380

Human Relations (HR): BUS 1010

Program Requirements

Required Courses (14 Credits)

Students are required to complete the following courses:

Elective Courses (7 credits)

Students must complete at least 7 elective credits from the following list:

Time to Completion & Graduation Map

Accounting CC: Full-time
Time to completion is 2 semesters based on a full-time minimum of 15 credits per semester. Less than 15 credits per semester will increase time to completion.

Program Learning Outcomes

Program learning outcome alignment with Student Learning Outcomes in brackets.

Comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles [1]
Perform appropriate financial calculations [3]
Analyze financial information [4]
Demonstrate proficient use of accounting and business software [9]