Accounting Certificate

Program Statement

This certificate provides updated accounting expertise for people already working in the accounting field. It is also valuable to those working in the accounting field with no qualifications. It may also be used by students without an accounting background to develop entry-level career skills.

Program Information

• This program requires 29 credits to graduate.
• Students who have taken courses at other institutions may receive transfer credit. All transfer credit requests for business related courses (ACC, BNK, BUS, LSM, MAN, MAR and RMN) must be approved by the Business Administration Department Chair.
• Accounting courses must follow the four semester sequence due to the course prerequisites.

After Bristol

All courses align with the Associate in Science in Business Administration Career (Accounting) program.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

1. Apply Core Accounting Principles Demonstrate proficiency in financial and managerial accounting concepts, including the accounting cycle, financial statement preparation, and basic cost analysis.
2. Use Accounting Technology and Systems Utilize industry-standard tools such as QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel, and exposure to ERP systems (e.g., SAP ERP or Oracle NetSuite) to record, analyze, and report financial data.
3. Analyze and Interpret Financial Information Evaluate financial statements and accounting data to support basic business decision-making.
4. Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior Apply ethical standards consistent with the accounting profession in handling financial information and decision-making.
5. Communicate Financial Information Effectively Present accounting data clearly and professionally in both written and oral formats.
6. Demonstrate Workforce Readiness Skills Exhibit critical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, and professional behaviors aligned with employer expectations.