Continuing Education

Undergraduate Certificate Accounting

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Continuing Education has available a Certificate in Accounting. Candidates for the Certificate in Accounting must minimally have a high school degree. Certificate courses must be completed with an over-all average of C or more. One course of the six courses may be accepted as transfer towards the Certificate in Accounting.

The Certificate in Accounting is designed for individuals who are interested in learning more about the accounting profession, the role of accountants in business and developing an accounting knowledge base.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Students will be able to understand the role of accountants
Students will be able to use accounting terminology
Students will be able to prepare, analysis, and interpret accounting information to prepare appropriate documents
Students will be able to analyze financial transactions
Students will be able to communicate accounting results to management
Students will be to use accounting information in making business decisions
Students will be able to enhance their problem solving skills, critical thinking skills, technical skills, and team skills

Curriculum Requirements (4)
ACCT 220    Introduction to Financial Accounting
ACCT 221    Introduction to Managerial Accounting
ACCT 321    Intermediate Accounting I
ACCT 322    Intermediate Accounting II

Electives (2)
ACCT 326    Cost Accounting
ACCT 428    Taxation
ACCT 3XX    Accounting Information Systems

JOBS
Full charge bookkeeper for a small business
Accounts Receivables Clerk
Accounts Payable Clerk
Payroll Clerk
Financial Clerk

For further information about the Undergraduate Certificate in Accounting, please contact the program Coordinator & Advisor, Sandra Rahman at srahman@framingham.edu.

Notes:

Requirements are accurate to date. However, the University reserves the right to change requirements in the future, and will notify applicants should any changes be made.
Refer to appropriate catalog for Degree Requirements for prior years.