Computerized Accounting Specialist Certificate (CAY1)

The Computerized Accounting Specialist Technical Certificate of Credit program provides students with skills needed to perform a variety of accounting applications using accounting software and practical accounting procedures. Topics include: principles of accounting, computerized accounting, spreadsheet fundamentals, and basic computers.

Employment Opportunities

Graduates of the Computerized Accounting Specialist Technical Certificate of Credit program obtain skills necessary for entry-level positions, such as accounting technicians or bookkeepers. Small or large businesses, health care providers and education institutions are examples of potential employers for graduates of the certificate program.

Admissions Criteria

  • Submit a completed application and application fee;
  • Be at least 16 years of age;
  • Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript;
  • Submit official college transcripts, if applicable;
  • Meet the following assessment requirements:
Test Reading Writing Numerical Algebra
Accuplacer 55 60 34 NA
Accuplacer (Next Gen) 224 236 229 NA
Compass 70 32 26 NA
SAT 16 15 18 NA
SAT 270 280 310 NA
ACT 14 13 14 NA
ASSET 37 38 32 NA
PSAT 16 15 18 NA
GED NA 145 145 NA
TABE 461 NA 442 NA

Computerized Accounting Specialist Certificate Curriculum

The curriculum for the Computerized Accounting Specialist Technical Certificate of Credit program is designed for the semester system. A student may enter the program any semester. To graduate, students must earn a minimum of 21 semester credit hours. The program requires a minimum of 435 contact hours and generally takes 2 semesters to complete.

Program Courses

Occupational Courses (21 Credits)

ACCT 1100Financial Accounting I

4

ACCT 1105Financial Accounting II

4

ACCT 1115Computerized Accounting

3

ACCT 1120Spreadsheet Applications

4

COLL 1010College &Career Success Skills

3

Elective

3

ACCT 1100, ACCT 1105 and COLL 1010: “C” or higher grade is required for these courses.

Program Costs

Tuition/Fees: $2,470

Books/Supplies: $600

(Costs are estimates and are subject to change.)