Accounting Certificate

CONTACT

Leah Russell, 413.552.2312, lrussell@hcc.edu

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Accounting Certificate prepares students to pursue entry-level employment in the field of accounting and bookkeeping. Credits earned through the certificate program may be applied toward the A.S. in Accounting as well. A majority of the certificate program requirements may be taken online.

In order to obtain the Accounting Certificate, students may be required to earn the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers’ (AIPB) Certified Bookkeeper (CB) Designation through an exam.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

• demonstrate job-ready skills applicable to bookkeeping and entry level accounting positions
• demonstrate professional acumen required of professional bookkeepers and entry level accounting positions
• articulate foundational accounting concepts, including the four common financial statements, the accounting cycle, payroll, inventory, internal controls, depreciation, and correcting, adjusting, and closing journal entries
• demonstrate an understanding of business principles within the field of ethics, economics, and finance
• make data-driven business decisions
• demonstrate technical competency skills in common business software applications
• demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate in a business environment