Accounting Certificate
With Trine University's online certificate in Accounting, students will be prepared for a variety of jobs in public accounting, private industry, government, and non-profit organizations. Students will explore various topics in accounting, including: the processing of accounting information, accrual accounting, budgeting, comprehensive accounting theory and practice, basic concepts of tax law, and income tax preparation and research. Additionally, students will develop their accounting skills by using tools to complete the accounting cycle, including software applications. This certificate program will prepare students to advance in the workforce or to pursue a degree. Required coursework for the Accounting certificate may be applied towards the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Accounting Major program.
The certificate in Accounting will accept transfer credit for MA 113 College Algebra, or higher equivalent, as applicable.
Outcomes
Prepare journal entries, adjusting entries, and closing entries.
Explain the steps of an accounting cycle in various businesses.
Prepare financial statements.
Prepare an income statement budget with objectives and impact.
Analyze accounting transactions that apply to income tax.
Evaluate how tax decisions affect business transactions and decisions.
Accounting Certificate
Accounting Certificate
Total Credit Hours: 19