Accounting Technology Technical Certificate
Contact Information: Program Office 615-353-3400 or 615-353-3419
Email: computer.accounting@nscc.edu
General Information
Course Requirements & Recommended Schedule
Program Website
Course Descriptions
General Information
The Accounting Technology Technical Certificate prepares students for various entry-level positions within the accounting system of a company. The program includes courses that provide the student with basic accounting skills as well as a significant working knowledge of business application software.
The Technical Certificate provides an alternative to students who choose not to pursue the Associate of Applied Science degree in Computer Accounting.
Graduates of the program should possess a(n):
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles.
• Ability to prepare and know purpose and elements of financial statements.
• Ability to gather, summarize, report, and analyze financial data.
• Knowledge of concepts, methods, and processes of control that provide for the accuracy and integrity of financial data and safeguarding of assets.
• Knowledge of the role of accounting information systems.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal payroll tax laws and reporting; and federal income tax laws and reporting for individuals.
• Ability to apply knowledge to solve real-world problems.
• Knowledge of business and accounting application software used to solve a wide range of business problems.
Career Opportunities
• Staff Accountant, Assistant Accountant, or Full-Charge Bookkeeper
• Payroll Accountant
• Accounts Receivable Clerk or Accounts Payable Clerk
• Tax Preparer
Grading Policy
A grade of “C” or above must be earned in prerequisite courses to meet requirements for enrollment in subsequent courses. A grade of “C” or above in all Computer Accounting curriculum courses must be earned prior to graduation.
Transfer/Advising
This certificate is designed so that a student can apply all of the required courses toward a Nashville State A.A.S. degree. A student who plans to apply the certificate toward an A.A.S. degree should consult his/her advisor about articulation options.
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS
RUBRIC |
COURSE |
CLASS |
LAB |
CREDITS |
AIS1180 |
Intro to Microcomputing |
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AiS 1181 |
Business Software Applications |
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ACCT 1104 |
Principles of Accounting I |
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ACCT 1105 |
Principles of Accounting II |
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ACCT 2200 |
Payroll Accounting |
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ACCT 2154 |
Intermediate Accounting I |
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ACCT 2350 |
Taxation |
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| ACCT 2380 |
Accounting System Applications |
2 |
2 |
3 |
ACCT 2600 |
Spreadsheet Applications |
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TOTAL CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS |
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Recommended Schedule
| First Semester |
|
Credits |
| ACCT 1104 |
Principles of Accounting I |
3 |
| AiS 1180 |
Intro to Microcomputing |
3 |
| AIS 1181 |
Business Software Applicatons |
3 |
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| Second Semester |
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Credits |
| ACCT 1105 |
Principles of Accounting II |
3 |
| ACCT 2600 |
Spreadsheet Applications |
3 |
| ACCT 2380 |
Accounting System Applications |
3 |
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| Third Semester |
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Credits |
| ACCT 2154 |
Intermediate Accounting I |
4 |
| ACCT 2200 |
Payroll Accounting |
4 |
| ACCT 2350 |
Taxation |
3 |
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