Certificate Graduation Requirements

To graduate with a certificate, students must have demonstrated eligibility for ENG 101  or ENG 101A . Refer to Academic Regulations on Graduation Requirements .

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Certificate Requirements: 18 credits

• BPA 201 - Financial Accounting 3 credit hours

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

• BPA 202 - Managerial Accounting 3 credit hours
• BPA 214 - Professional Bookkeeper Keystone 3 credit hours
• BPA 217 - Small Business Accounting 3 credit hours
• BPA 241 - Intermediate Accounting 1 3 credit hours
• Business elective (approval of department chair) 3 credit hours

Program Outcomes

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

1. Perform the basic functions to complete the accounting cycle.
2. Analyze financial statements and identify trends.
3. Perform the basic accounting functions utilizing computer applications.
4. Examine internal financial data to improve and enhance decision making.
5. Examine internal operations to determine the appropriate level of control.

This program aligns with the college’s core competencies.

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