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C.C., Accounting Applications Technical Certificate
Certificate Type: C.C.
Major Code: ACTAP-CC
CIP: 0507019903
The accounting applications certificate is designed for students who intend to seek immediate employment in the field of accounting. It is also beneficial for those individuals who are employed in the accounting field and need to advance their skills. Accounting skills are taught manually and through the use of accounting software. Students can be employed as payroll assistants, accounts payable and receivable clerks, small office accounting assistants and full charge bookkeepers.
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| APA1111C | Office Systems Accounting I
This course provides instruction and practice in the fundamentals of accounting. Selected topics include accounts payable and receivable, cash control systems, worksheets, financial statements, adjusting and closing entries, purchases and cash payments, sales and cash receipts, and payroll. Activities are recorded manually and in an accounting software program. This course may be used to provide a foundation for Financial Accounting. Lab fee required. | 3 |
| APA1112C | Office Systems Accounting II
This course is a continuation of APA 1111C. Selected topics include payroll, inventory costing methods, depreciation, notes payable and receivable, uncollectible accounts, special journals, accrued revenue and expenses, and end-of-fiscal period statements. Activities are recorded manually and in an accounting software program. Lab fee required. | 3 |
| OST1100C | Microcomputer Keyboarding I
Students in this course will master the keyboard by touch. Business letters, reports, envelopes, labels and memos are taught using Microsoft Word. This course is for students with little or no keyboarding experience. | 3 |
| OST2335C | Business Communications
This course develops effective oral and written business communication skills to create successful human relations. Communication skills are taught in the four language areas: listening, reading, writing, and speaking. Studies include grammar, proofreading, editing, and business communication composition. | 3 |
| OST2713C | Microsoft Word I
Basic keyboarding skills required. Students will learn to process, edit, and format text and paragraphs; to use headers, footers, sections, styles, templates, and writing tools; and to print and manage files. In addition, students will learn to use advanced formatting features, graphics, mail merge and tables. | 3 |
| OST2852C | Microsoft Excel
The purpose of this course is to provide students hands-on training using Excel for business, professional and personal use. The student will gain an in-depth understanding of a spreadsheet program. The student will create, edit, and format spreadsheets and graphs; work with formulas and functions; sort, filter and subtotal data lists; and create and edit macros. | 3 |
| QMB1001 | Business Mathematics
This course is designed to enable students to use mathematics to solve real-world business problems. Areas covered include checking accounts, using equations to solve business problems, calculating trade discounts, markup and markdown, payroll, and computing interest for notes. | 3 |
Electives
Choose two courses from the following list | 6 |
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| ACG2021 | Principles of Financial Accounting
This course introduces the student to the theory and practice of financial accounting. Topics include the accounting cycle, analysis of financial statement transactions, financial statement preparation, accounting for assets, liabilities, equities, revenues and expenses. Accounting for entities, including partnerships and corporations, is introduced. | 3 |
| ACG2071 | Principles of Managerial Accounting
This course introduces the student to the use of accounting information by managers. Topics include the use of accounting information for planning and control, capital investment, performance evaluation, decision-making, and the statement of cash flows, along with financial statement analysis. | 3 |
| CGS2100C | Office Applications
This course focuses on the concepts and operation of the main components of word processor, electronic spreadsheet, database management, and presentation software programs. Students will gain fundamental knowledge of a major software suite and learn skills that have practical application in real world situations. Lab fee required. | 3 |
| GEB1011 | Introduction to Business
This course is designed to provide an overview of the business environment. The business disciplines discussed include management, international business, marketing, finance, economics, accounting and business law. This course provides useful information for business majors and any others involved in owning or operating businesses. This course is also recommended for students expecting to take ACG 2021 Principles of Financial Accounting. | 3 |
| OST1355C | Records Management and Legal Implications
This course is a study of the principles of effective management for paper-based, electronic and image records systems. Emphasis is placed on the systematic control of the life cycle of all records. Students will learn the basic legal background requirements for the release, retention and storing of records and laws regulating the management of such records. Principles of cost, efficiency, and performance are covered as related to the management of all records. Students will also learn how to manage files on their electronic storage device. Career opportunities in records management are included. | 3 |
| OST2501 | Administrative Office Management
This course is a study of the current management principles, concepts, organizational trends, technology, and human relations as related to the responsibilities of the administrative office manager. Simulations, case studies, and projects are used to develop decision-making and supervisory skills necessary for office organization and administration. | 3 |
| OST2717C | Microsoft Word II
Students will learn advanced principles and functions of Microsoft Word. The student will prepare complex documents, using mail merge, sort, math and table functions, graphics, styles and columns. Emphasis is placed on editing and revising skills in the creation of documents. | 3 |
| OST2826C | Microsoft PowerPoint
Students will learn to create, modify, customize, and deliver a PowerPoint slide presentation. Students will also create presentations using drawing objects, charts, and templates. They will prepare speaker notes, add sound or import from other sources, and use delivery and navigation tools. | 3 |
| OST2836C | Microsoft Access
Students will learn a relational database management system to create and modify tables, queries, forms and reports. Additional topics will include subforms, crosstab queries, PivotTables, PivotCharts, and dynamic Web pages. Students will also learn how to import and export data with other software programs. Emphasis is placed on the management of electronic files. Lab fee required. | 3 |
| OST2949 | Cooperative Education Internship in Office Systems
This course is designed to provide students the opportunity to apply classroom theory to practical, work-related applications. Students must complete at least one semester at Seminole Community College with a GPA of at least 2.5 and must receive approval from the Cooperative Education Coordinator prior to registration. Seminars may be required. Through various combinations and repetition of coop courses, it is possible to earn up to nine coop credits. | 3 |
| Total Credits: | 27 |
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