Certificate Graduation Requirements

To graduate with a certificate, students must have demonstrated eligibility for ENG 111  or ENG 115 .  See Academic Regulations for all Graduation Requirements.  

Certificate Requirements: 30 credits

• BPA 201 - Financial Accounting 3 credit hours

• Successful completion of both BPA 100  and BPA 101 satisfies the requirement for BPA 201 .

• BPA 202 - Managerial Accounting 3 credit hours

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• BPA 214 - Professional Bookkeeper Keystone 3 credit hours OR
• Accounting Elective 3 credit hours

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• BPA 217 - Small Business Accounting 3 credit hours
• BPA 241 - Intermediate Accounting 1 3 credit hours
• BPA 253 - Business Law 1 3 credit hours
• BPA 261 - Cost Accounting 3 credit hours
• BPA 262 - Tax Accounting 3 credit hours
• BPA 264 - Advanced Tax Accounting 3 credit hours
• BPA 265 - Business Accountant Capstone 3 credit hours

Program Outcomes

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

• Perform the basic functions to complete the accounting cycle.
• Analyze financial statements and identify trends.
• Perform the basic accounting functions utilizing computer applications.
• Examine internal financial data to improve and enhance decision making.
• Analyze and reports on manufacturing and detailed inventory data.
• Examine internal operations to determine the appropriate level of control.
• Apply appropriate business law concepts to typical business operations and interactions.
• Apply U.S. tax laws and rules to business organizations.
• Apply managerial finance concepts and maintain appropriate ethical standards.

This program aligns with the college’s core competencies.

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