Accounting Paraprofessional

Our Program…

Accounting is a service that has been sought after for a long time. However, because of the recent scandles of such companies as Enron, World Com and others, the demand for good accountants has increased tremendously. Annual salaries of entry level staff accountants in metropolitan areas rank in the top ten of all college graduates according to leading business journals. This certificate program is designed for those that do not yet wish to become a CPA. The program is rigorous, yet may be completed in 3 semesters with a sound plan.

The Certificate…

Accounting Paraprofessional Certificate Program
A certificate may be earned in Accounting upon the satisfactory completion of the following 24 or 26 credits.

Required Courses…

ACCT P020 - Computerized Accounting –
1 credit
ACCT P110 - Principles of Accounting (Financial) –
4 credits
ACCT P120 - Principles of Accounting (Managerial) –
4 credits
ACCT P122 - Cost Accounting –
3 credits
ACCT P130 - Income Tax for Individuals and Business –
3 credits
BSAD P101 - Introduction to Business –
3 credits
BSAD P140 - Business Law or
3-4 credits
BSAD P142 - The Legal Environment of Business –
INFS P001 - Introduction to Computers or
3-4 credits
INFS P100 - Introduction to Information Systems –

Recommended Courses …

BSAD P132 – Business Communications – 4 credits
BUS P011 – Business Mathematics – 3 credits
ECON P101 - Prin. of Economics (Microeconomics) – 3 credits
ECON P102 - Prin. of Economics (Macroeconomics) – 3 credits
INFS P020 – Introduction to Excel – 2 credits
OFFT P030 - Human Relations in Business –  2 credits

Contact Information …

Interested persons should contact:
Mr. Jim Carson 559-791-2369 jcarson@portervillecollege.edu