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Accounting College Credit Certificate

READING, Pennsylvania | Reading Area Community College - Reading | ID: 153119

Overview

10 S 2ND ST P.O. Box 1706 READING, Pennsylvania 19603-
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Admissions Office:
610-372-4721
Online Training
Classroom Training
College Certificate
Employment Skill Gain
Community College Certificate
$13,710.00 - $20,640.00
Training(Trade)

Description of Training Provider

Reading Area Community College is accredited by the Department of Education of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges.

Program Description

The Accounting certificate program is designed for accountants who are working in the field and would like to expand their knowledge of all areas of accounting, as well as for students who currently have a bachelor's degree and desire a change of careers. The program provides sufficient credits to meet the requirements for both the CPA and CMA examinations.

Skills & Competencies

*Utilize a personal computer to prepare documents using word processing, spreadsheets and database software and to perform basic navigation of the Internet. *Demonstrate effective communication skills in writing and speaking in a business environment. *Prepare financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and evaluate the results by performing basic financial statement analysis. *Calculate product costs and break even points for manufacturing companies and prepare operational budgets using both variable and absorption costing methods. *Perform the steps in the accounting cycle both manually and using computerized general ledger software. *Evaluate the internal control goals of various accounting information systems and recommend appropriate control plans to ensure the accomplishment of organizational goals. *Prepare tax returns and conduct research utilizing the Internal Revenue Code. *Apply generally accepted auditing standards in the planning and implementation of an audit by an independent auditor. *Apply the law to recognize the legal implications of business and personal transactions.

Additional Information

Service Costs

9,810.00
9,810.00
16,740.00
16,740.00
3,000.00
900.00

Performance Measures

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