Business Administration, Basic Accounting Skills - Certificate

This program may be completed at any campus, or may be completed fully online. Completing the program at the Flanagan (Lincoln) Campus, Liston (Providence) Campus, or Newport County Campus requires taking one or more courses online.

The certificate program is designed to provide the student with sufficient knowledge to qualify for entry-level accounting clerk and bookkeeping positions. The certificate also provides students with sufficient knowledge to keep a simple set of accounting books and records. Most credits earned in this program can be applied to the Accounting Certificate and the Associate Degree program in Business Administration with a major in Accounting or General Business. 

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, a student will be able to:

1. Understand and prepare basic financial statements.
2. Use accounting information to make informed decisions about the internal operations of a company.
3. Demonstrate appropriate industry technological skills.
4. Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively and build interpersonal skills needed to work cooperatively with others.

Certificate Requirements

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