Accounting Certificate: 167

: 167

The accounting certificate curriculum is designed to serve those students who desire to upgrade their professional competence. Course work in the accounting certificate curriculum is primarily intended to satisfy the Maryland Board of Public Accountancy’s accounting education requirements for CPA licensure. Course work in the accounting certificate will also satisfy the Office of Personnel Management’s education requirements for accounting employment with the U.S. Federal government.

Program Requirements

All students should review the Program Advising Guide and consult an advisor.

ACCT 221 - Accounting I 4 semester hours *
ACCT 222 - Accounting II 4 semester hours *
ACCT 231 - Intermediate Accounting I 4 semester hours *
Select At Least 12 Credits From The Following Program Electives: ACCT 225 , ACCT 228 , ACCT 231 , ACCT 232 , ACCT 235 , ACCT 237 , ACCT 239 , ACCT 240 , ACCT 245 , ACCT 247 , ACCT 249 , MGMT 201 .

Total Credit Hours: 24

* Required certificate courses (ACCT 221 , ACCT 222 , or ACCT 231 ) transferred to Montgomery College from other institutions at fewer than 4 semester hours will satisfy certificate requirements provided certificate semester hours total at least 24 semester hours.

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:

Identify, measure, record, and communicate financial information relating to an organization.
Interpret, analyze, and evaluate financial information relating to an organization.
Meet the qualifications for Federal government accounting programs and upgrade professional competence.

Gainful Employment

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