Academic Catalog

Basic Accounting (Certificate)

Department: Business

Program Contact: Kelly Larsen

Phone: (435) 283-7557

Department Webpage: https://www.snow.edu/business

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Program Description

This certificate equips students with essential financial and business skills needed for entry-level accounting positions and further study in business-related fields. Students learn fundamental accounting principles, including bookkeeping, financial statement preparation, payroll procedures, budgeting, and the use of accounting software. Designed for flexibility, the certificate benefits recent high school graduates, working professionals, entrepreneurs, and individuals seeking career advancement or a pathway into degree programs in accounting or business administration.

Business Program Outcomes

A student who completes the Basic Accounting certificate should expect the following outcomes from the program:

  • Acquire Substantive Knowledge: Students will be able to examine fundamentals of business and the relationship of business to society by analyzing a real business.
  • Acquire Substantive Knowledge: Students will be able to apply knowledge of local and national laws as they relate to business.
  • Communications: Students will be able to deliver oral presentations that are customized for the intended audience, well organized, and effectively delivered.
  • Communications: Students will be able to produce clear, concise, purposeful, and grammatically correct written documents.
  • Computation: Students will be able to use industry standard software or a calculator to perform accurate calculations and summarize data effectively.
  • Computation: Students will be able to choose and perform appropriate analyses for quantitative and qualitative data.
  • Professionalism: Students will be able to collaborate effectively in teams, complete responsibilities, and assist teammates.
  • Professionalism: Students will be able to design an educational and/or career pathway that establishes a direction for their overall professional goals.
  • Technology: Students will be able to complete a project using business technology to solve real world business problems in a changing and dynamic workplace.
  • Technology: Students will be able to produce professional- looking documents and projects using industry standard hardware and software tools.