Overview
Offered at the Augusta, Thomson, and Waynesboro campuses
| Entrance Dates: |
Fall and Spring |
| Length of Program: |
Two Terms |
| Credit Hours Required for Graduation: |
21 |
Program Description: The Computerized Accounting Specialist technical certificate provides students with the skills needed to perform a variety of accounting applications using accounting software and practical accounting procedures. Topics include: principles of accounting, computerized accounting, principles of computerized accounting, spreadsheet fundamentals, and basic computer use. Students will compute, classify, and record numerical data utilizing accounting software to keep financial records complete. Students will use computer systems to perform any combination of routine calculating, posting, and verifying duties to obtain primary financial data for use in maintaining accounting records. Students will also check the accuracy of figures, calculations, and postings pertaining to business transactions recorded.
Employment Opportunities: According to the Bureau of Labor Statics (www.bls.gov) a decrease in the number of accounting positions due to automation of accounting procedures will make computerized accounting jobs more competitive in the coming years. Clerks who can carry out a full range of bookkeeping and accounting activities will be in greater demand than specialized clerks. Increase automation of accounting records and the use of computer software will increase the need for computerized accounting specialists. While many job openings are expected to result from job growth, even more openings will stem from the need to replace existing workers who leave. Employment is projected to grow by 10 percent between 2008-2018.
Guided Pathway
You may click on any course below to view the course description and prerequisite information.
Students who do not follow the Course Sequence listed below may not be able to complete the program in the number of semesters shown.
ACCT 1105, ACCT 1115, ACCT 1120: Online
Note: See advisor for course availability.
Augusta SPRING ADMITS Day/Online
PROGRAM NAME: Computerized Accounting Specialist CAY1
AWARD: Technical Certificate of Credit
CAMPUS: Augusta SPRING ADMITS Day/Online
Year 1 Spring Semester
| ACCT 1100 | FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING I | 4 |
| COMP 1000 | INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER LITERACY | 3 |
| ACCT XXXX | ACCOUNTING GUIDED ELECTIVE* | 3 |
*ACCT elective cannot be used to satisfy any other area in this program of study.
Year 1 Summer Semester
Thomson FALL ADMITS Day/Online
PROGRAM NAME: Computerized Accounting Specialist CAY1
AWARD: Technical Certificate of Credit
CAMPUS: Thomson FALL ADMITS Day/Online
Year 1 Fall Semester
| ACCT 1100 | FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING I | 4 |
| COMP 1000 | INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER LITERACY | 3 |
| ACCT XXXX | ACCOUNTING GUIDED ELECTIVE* | 3 |
*ACCT elective cannot be used to satisfy any other area in this program of study.
Year 1 Spring Semester
Waynesboro FALL ADMITS Day/Online
PROGRAM NAME: Computerized Accounting Specialist CAY1
AWARD: Technical Certificate of Credit
CAMPUS: Waynesboro FALL ADMITS Day/Online
Year 1 Fall Semester
| ACCT 1100 | FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING I | 4 |
| COMP 1000 | INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER LITERACY | 3 |
| ACCT XXXX | ACCOUNTING GUIDED ELECTIVE* | 3 |
*ACCT elective cannot be used to satisfy any other area in this program of study.
Year 1 Spring Semester