Accounting Paraprofessional Proficiency Certificate

These courses are for those interested in a career as an accounting paraprofessional in a wide variety of industries. Students will learn to use computer ledger software to record and analyze financial transactions, as well as a broad knowledge of financial statement preparation in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Knowledgeable instructors provide hands-on experience to prepare students for an entry-level job in the workforce or to continue their Accounting studies. 

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Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks – est. salary $50,407
Bookkeeping, Accounting and Auditing Clerk
– est. salary  $47,910
Tax Preparer 
– est. salary $63,578* 

**EMSI Data, 2022; The greater Philadelphia region; a percentage of people in these jobs may have a bachelor's degree or higher. 

Courses and Completion Sequence

The following courses and sequence of courses is designed for the optimal success and completion of the Accounting Paraprofessional Proficiency Certificate degree/certificate. Any alterations should be discussed with your academic advisor.
Course Number and Name Credits Advisory Notes Course Type
ACCT 101 - Financial Accounting 4 credits    
ENGL 101 - English Composition or
ENGL 101H - English Composition I (Honors)
3 credits    
ACCT 102 - Managerial Accounting 3 credits Prerequisite: ACCT 101 with a grade of "C" or better  
ACCT 103 - Microcomputers in Accounting 3 credits Prerequisite: ACCT 101 with a grade of "C" or better  
ACCT 208 - Tax Accounting  or
ACCT 215 - Nonprofit Accounting
3 credits Prerequisites: For ACCT 215: ACCT 102 or ACCT 101 and departmental approval.  

All general education requirements necessary for graduation are met through the courses in the program as indicated above. Students who wish to take courses that differ from the general education courses indicated above must complete a course substitution request form. 

General Education Requirements:

All general education requirements necessary for graduation are met through the courses in the program as indicated above. Students who wish to take courses that differ from the general education courses indicated above must complete a course substitution request form. To access the form, login to the MyCCP portal, and in the Student tab, under Electronic Forms, click on the Records and Registration Forms link, then choose Request For Course Substitution Of Graduation Requirement link. A more detailed explanation of the College's general education requirements is also available.

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