The Accounting Program is accredited by the Accreditation Council of Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).<br><br>The certificate or Associate degree in Accounting prepares students for a variety of positions in the accounting field. Students gain the skills needed for a professional job in Accounting or related fields such as a staff accountant. Many students find part-time employment in the accounting field after completing the first accounting courses in the program and continue to work while fulfilling program requirements.<br>Critical Thinking: Apply critical thinking and analytical skills in decision making and problem solving.<br>Accounting/Financial Accounting: Understand and apply accounting principles to prepare financial statements.<br>Business Law: Develop an understanding of the law and the legal environment as it relates to business operations, including its ethical implications.<br>Intro to Business Information Systems: Identify the basics of information technology and apply software applications to enhance efficiency of business functions.<br>Business Communications: Create effective oral and written business communications utilizing modern communication technologies.<br>Economics/Macroeconomics: Demonstrate knowledge of basic economic concepts and how they affect business.