Accounting Clerk Assistant (AZ71)  Technical Certificate of Credit


Campus Locations: Vidalia, Swainsboro

The Accounting Clerk Assistant Technical Certificate of Credit provides entry-level routine basic accounting skills such as maintaining records of financial transactions. Topics include principles of accounting, human relations, and professional development.

Accounting clerk assistants assist the accounting operations in processing accounts payable, accounts receivable, account reconciliation, and other accounting processes. They provide general accounting support and data entry. They have strong interpersonal and communication skills.

The standard curriculum for the Accounting Clerk Assistant Certificate program is designed for the semester system. Students may enter the program each semester. For students beginning Spring semester, the certificate generally takes two (2) semesters to complete. To graduate, students must earn a minimum of 10 credit hours.

Requirements

  • Submit a completed application;
  • Be at least 16 years of age;
  • Submit official high school/high school equivalent transcripts;
  • Submit official college transcripts, if applicable;
  • Satisfy Placement Testing requirements.

Program Costs

Costs are estimates and are subject to change.

  • Tuition/Fees: $1,772
  • Books/Supplies: $300
Curriculum Outline (10 hours)
Occupational Courses (10 hours) 10
ACCT 1100

(Prerequisite: Program admission) Introduces the basic financial accounting concepts of the complete accounting cycle and provides the student with the necessary skills to maintain a set of books for a sole proprietorship. Topics include: accounting vocabulary and concepts, the accounting cycle for a personal service business, the accounting cycle for a merchandising business, inventory, cash control, and receivables. Laboratory work demonstrates theory presented in class.

4
ACCT 1105

(Prerequisite: ACCT 1100) Introduces the intermediate financial accounting concepts that provide the student with the necessary skills to maintain a set of books for a partnership and corporation. Topics include: Fixed and Intangible Assets, Current and Long-Term Liabilities (Notes Payable), Payroll, Accounting for a Corporation, Statement of Cash Flows, and Financial Statement Analysis. Laboratory work demonstrates theory presented in class

4
EMPL 1000

(Prerequisite: Provisional admission) Emphasizes human relations and professional development in today's rapidly changing world that prepares students for living and working in a complex society. Topics include human relations skills, job acquisition skills and communication, job retention skills, job advancement skills, and professional image skills.

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Faculty
Advisor

Accounting Instructor
Swainsboro Campus - Building 2, Office 2113/2114

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