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Certificate Program

Certificate of Accounting (CAcc)

The Certificate in Accounting program teaches students the accounting standards and principles needed to carry out the fundamental tasks of the accounting occupation. The Certificate of Accounting is designed to prepare the student for entry into the business community in such entry-level positions as bookkeeper, accounting clerk, or assistant auditor. Courses and units of credit can be credited towards an IAU undergraduate degree.

Admissions Requirements

Program Learning Objectives
Requirements
Career

Program Learning Objectives (PLO)

Primary objectives of this program include equipping students with the knowledge and ability to:

  1. Demonstrate basic written communication skills. (SLO1)
  2. Deliver basic oral presentations. (SLO2)
  3. Apply basic critical thinking to analyze accounting issues. (SLO3)
  4. Identify basic Christian ethical considerations in business decisions. (SLO4)
  5. Locate and identify basic information relevant to accounting. (SLO5)

Mode of Instruction

Instruction can be completed through classroom-hybrid and/or online instructional methodologies.

**Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education (AFCPE) provides the AFC credential https://www.afcpe.org/.

Curriculum

Certificate of Accounting RequirementsUnits
15 courses
45 units		ACC 100k Accounting Principles3
ACC 101k Intermediate Accounting I3
ACC 102k Intermediate Accounting II3
ACC 103k Intermediate Accounting III3
ACC 201k Advanced Accounting I3
ACC 202k Advanced Accounting II3
ACC 203k Cost Accounting3
ACC 204k Governmental Accounting3
ACC 301k Audit I3
ACC 302k Audit II3
ACC 303k Audit III3
ACC 304k Accounting Ethics3
ACC 401k Federal Taxation I3
ACC 402k Federal Taxation II3
ACC 403k Federal Taxation III3
Certificate of Accounting Total Units45

For the course descriptions, click here.

Graduation Requirements

  1. Complete 45 semester units of prescribed curriculum.
  2. Complete all required coursework with a cumulative G.P.A. of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
  3. Apply for graduation and meet all academic and financial requirements.

Major 1: CIP Code 52.0301

Related Jobs: Accounting

Job Outlook and Salary:  Accounting and Auditing

SOCOccupation
13-2011.00Accountants and Auditors
13-2022.00Appraisers of Personal and Business Property
13-2031.00Budget Analysts
13-2041.00Credit Analysts
13-2054.00Financial Risk Specialists
13-2061.00Financial Examiners
13-2081.00Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents
13-2082.00Tax Preparers
25-1011.00Business Teachers, Postsecondary

** Curriculum meets qualification to pursue credential through agency: https://www.afcpe.org/

Program Learning Objectives
Requirements
Career

Program Learning Objectives (PLO)

Primary objectives of this program include equipping students with the knowledge and ability to:

  1. Acquire a basic foundation in the accounting field.
  2. Demonstrate developing written and oral communication skills. (ILO 1, 2)
  3. Demonstrate a developing ability to integrate learning across disciplines and experience. (ILO 4)
  4. Demonstrate a developing understanding of ethical reasoning with regard to how Christian teachings, ethical principles, and core personal values are involved in business decision-making. (ILO 5)

Mode of Instruction

Instruction can be completed through classroom-hybrid and/or online instructional methodologies.

**Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education (AFCPE) provides the AFC credential https://www.afcpe.org/.

Curriculum

Certificate of Accounting RequirementsUnits
15 courses45
ACC 100k Accounting Principles3
ACC 101k Intermediate Accounting I3
ACC 102k Intermediate Accounting II3
ACC 103k Intermediate Accounting III3
ACC 201k Advanced Accounting I3
ACC 202k Advanced Accounting II3
ACC 203k Cost Accounting3
ACC 204k Governmental Accounting3
ACC 301k Audit I3
ACC 302k Audit II3
ACC 303k Audit III3
ACC 304k Accounting Ethics3
ACC 401k Federal Taxation I3
ACC 402k Federal Taxation II3
ACC 403k Federal Taxation III3
Certificate of Accounting Total Units45

For the course descriptions, click here.

Graduation Requirements

  1. Complete 45 semester units of prescribed curriculum.
  2. Complete all required coursework with a cumulative G.P.A. of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
  3. Apply for graduation and meet all academic and financial requirements.

Major 1: CIP Code 52.0301

Related Jobs: Accounting

Job Outlook and Salary:  Accounting and Auditing

SOCOccupation
13-2011.00Accountants and Auditors
13-2022.00Appraisers of Personal and Business Property
13-2031.00Budget Analysts
13-2041.00Credit Analysts
13-2054.00Financial Risk Specialists
13-2061.00Financial Examiners
13-2081.00Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents
13-2082.00Tax Preparers
25-1011.00Business Teachers, Postsecondary

** Curriculum meets qualification to pursue credential through agency: https://www.afcpe.org/

Quality and Cost Effective

Certificate

Level

Hybrid/Online

Instruction Methods

2 Years

Program Length

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    MBA 2020 Student

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