Accounting - Marian Court College

Accounting from Marian Court College is a Campus Certificate Accountancy degree that prepares you for a Accounting career. THE ACCOUNTING CERTIFICATE prepares students for a variety of entry-level positions within the accounting field. The program takes a practical approach by focusing on the specific skills sets employers require in today's dynamic business world. By utilizing some of the latest accounting software and technologies, students develop hands-on experience in problem-solving applications, financial statement preparation, and analysis for both service and merchandising businesses. Career Outlook The Accounting certificate offers participants an opportunity to explore entry-level positions in the accounting field. Accounting, bookkeeping and auditing clerks update and maintain accounting records, including those which tabulate expenditures, receipts, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and profit and loss. Since accounting, bookkeeping, and auditing clerks are employed in every industry this occupation ensures plentiful job openings. Many opportunities exist for temporary, part-time or at-home work. Program Outcomes Students who successfully complete the Accounting certificate program will: Master generally accepted accounting principles and concepts for both service and merchandising businesses. Prepare income statements, retained earnings statements, balance sheets, and statements of cash flows. Demonstrate an understanding of the interrelationships of financial statements. Apply financial statement analysis to assess the profitability and solvency of a business. Develop effective writing and speaking skills for accounting principles and applications. Solve financial accounting problems through both hands-on and Excel applications. Understand the role of financial information in the efficient operation and evaluation of performance of any economic unit of society. Demonstrate knowledge of business ethics, including the importance of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Understand the opportunities in the bookkeeping and accounting profession. View more details on Marian Court College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Accountancy courses.