Certificate of Technical Studies: Accounting Technology
The Certificate of Technical Studies in Accounting at Baton Rouge Community College provides the knowledge and skills necessary for entry-level accounting and bookkeeping, with a focus on the employment needs of local/state governments and the area parishes’ business community. It also provides the necessary credit hours to meet state civil service accounting requirements for advancement in several entry-level accounting positions. This program of study is not designed for college transfer.
[Image of accounting equation assets liabilities equity]Program Requirements
- A cumulative GPA of 2.00 or better in all credit hours used towards the certificate.
- Earn a “C” or better in all courses.
Program Outcomes
- Explain basic accounting concepts, such as the accounting equation, and accounting terms, e.g., debits and credits, used in business and government employment positions.
- Perform basic accounting skills, such as journalizing and posting of transactions and the preparation and analysis of financial statements.
- Demonstrate the accounting functions with computerized accounting software.
- Explain auditing and accounting information systems and relate to other accounting functions.
- Train for accounting careers in bookkeeping and other accounting entry-level employment positions in business and government.
Program of Study
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT 23131 | Financial Accounting I | 3 |
| ACCT 23231, 2 | Financial Accounting II | 3 |
| ACCT 21033 | Introduction to Auditing | 3 |
| ACCT 22133 | Introduction to Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT 24133 | Computer-Based Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT 23533 | Accounting Information Systems | 3 |
| ACCT Elective | Elective Selection (See list below) | 3 |
| ACCT Elective | Elective Selection (See list below) | 3 |
| Total Program Hours | 24 | |
Electives and Notes
ACCT Electives (Choose from the following):
- ACCT 21234: Intro to Governmental and Not-for-Profit Accounting
- ACCT 25133: Payroll Accounting
- ACCT 26134: Introduction to Federal Taxation
Footnotes:
- Students may take ACCT 2113 in place of ACCT 2313 and 2323. Students choosing this option must then take an additional ACCT elective. Credit will not be given for both ACCT 2313/2323 and ACCT 2113.
- Prerequisite is ACCT 2313.
- Prerequisite is ACCT 2323 or 2113.
- Prerequisite is ACCT 2313 or 2113.
Top Jobs in Louisiana with This Certificate
- Bookkeeper
- Accounting Clerk
- Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk