OA31 Office Accounting Specialist, Technical Certificate of Credit
Offered at the Griffin Campus
| Program Entrance Term: |
Fall, Spring, Summer |
| Minimum Length of Program: |
2 terms |
| Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation: |
14 |
Program Description
The Office Accounting Specialist program provides entry-level office accounting skills. Topics include principles of accounting, computerized accounting and basic computer skills.
Admission Requirements
- Submit completed application and application fee
- Be at least 16 years of age
- Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript with test scores and ALL post-secondary transcripts in an official sealed envelope
- Meet assessment requirements
Course Expiration
To ensure that students graduate with current skills in Accounting, the following courses must be taken five years prior to graduation: ACCT 1115—Computerized Accounting, ACCT 1120—Spreadsheet Applications, ACCT 1125—Individual Tax Accounting, ACCT 1130—Payroll Accounting, ACCT 2120—Business Tax Accounting and ACCT 2250—Representation and Specialized Returns.
Courses transferred from other colleges also follow the five year rule.
The following is a suggested path to complete this program in a timely manner. An individual’s path to completion may be different based on institutional and personal factors affecting his/her academic progress.
Note: While all courses are offered, they may vary by term and campus. See the program advisor for any questions.
Program Courses
First Term
Choose One: (Required)
| COLL 1500 | Student Success | 3 |
| OR | |
| COMP 1000 | Introduction to Computer Literacy | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Second Term