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2025-2026 Academic Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Academic Catalog

Accounting Technical Certificate


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Nathan Washington • (901) 333-4998

The Accounting Technical Certificate is designed to prepare students to become qualified for entry-level positions in the accounting job market. The program provides enhancement of accounting and computer skills for those already employed in accounting who are seeking promotion.


Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:

  • explain the role of accounting in business and how accounting information systems are used to gather, summarize, report, and analyze financial data;
  • perform the steps in the accounting cycle, complying with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
  • demonstrate knowledge of local, state, and federal tax laws and competence in tax planning and compliance;
  • identify ethical issues and apply a value-based reasoning system to accounting issues;
  • demonstrate an understanding of cost accounting systems and the budgeting process.

Course Offerings by Semester
Fall Semester Only Spring Semester Only
ACCT 2371   ACCT 1371  
ACCT 2321   ACCT 2382  
ACCT 2301   ACCT 2331  
  ACCT 2341  

 

First Semester: 6


Total Credit Hours: 24-25


1 Offered in Fall semester only

Offered in Spring semester only

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