Accounting Operations

Be part of the exciting business industry!

Students will receive a broad foundation of knowledge and skills expanding the traditional role of the bookkeeper including double-entry accounting, preparation of financial statements and payroll processing.  Students will also learn accounting-specific software including Excel, QuickBooks, and Microsoft Office.

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform basic office activities, data processing activities, and manual and computerized accounting activities using QuickBooks, Excel, and various other software packages.

Additional Skills Covered:

• • Accounting for a Service Business Organized as a Proprietorship
  • Accounting for a Service Merchandising Business as a Partnership/Corporation
  • Automated Accounting
  • Business Fundamentals Employability Skills and Portfolio
  • Excel for Accounting
  • Microsoft Office
  • QuickBooks Accounting Software

Industry Certification & State Credential Exams:

Students will be prepared to take an approved state and/or nationally recognized industry certification or licensure exam in their field of study. Exam costs are additional; however, you may qualify for reimbursement of your exam cost(s) upon passing. See your program counselor/advisor for more information.

College Credit Transfer Opportunity and/or Advanced Standing:

Upon completion of the program, you may be eligible to receive FREE associate degree transfer credits from Broward College or another state college. To learn more and determine eligibility, visit browardtechnicalcolleges.com/articulation-agreement/, scroll to the career cluster photos, click Business, Management & Administration, or contact your program counselor/advisor. Additional college credit may be awarded with the attainment of industry certifications.