Nov 25, 2024  
2024-2025 SLCC General Catalog 
  
2024-2025 SLCC General Catalog

Accounting Essentials: CP (CTE)


Certificate of Proficiency | 17 credits

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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 many types of accounting, such as financial, managerial, individual taxation, and governmental. Students are taught both manual and basic computerized accounting systems.

Courses taken to complete this Certificate of Proficiency satisfy requirements for the Accounting Associates of Applied Science (AAS) Degree.

Students who are interested in pursuing courses leading to a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting should follow the courses listed in the Business Associate of Science (AS) Degree or the Business Associate of Arts (AA) Degree listed elsewhere in this catalog.

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

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.

Note: This Certificate of Proficiency is not eligible for financial aid. However, courses within the certificate may be eligible if taken as part of a financial aid eligible program, such as the Accounting Associates of Applied Science (AAS) Degree. Please check with the Financial Aid Office to determine if your classes are eligible.

Program Requirements


Time to Completion & Graduation Map


  • Accounting Essentials CP: Part-time  
  • Time to completion is 1-2 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]
  • Demonstrate proficient use of accounting and business software [9]