Certificate of Proficiency | 17 credits minimum
Accounting, Finance, and Legal Studies Division
Taylorsville Redwood Campus BB 111A
General Information 801-957-4073
Program Information 801-957-4990
Program Website
Academic and Career Advising
Program Faculty
Professor - Shauna Hatfield
Associate Professors - Dave Alldredge, Wendy Gunn, Paige Paulsen
Assistant Professors - Tammie Neeley, Corinne Anderson
Program Description
Accounting is the process that summarizes economic information about a business entity for use by decision makers. Users of this information include investors, creditors, management and government agencies. Often this information is prepared using computer applications. The Accounting program at SLCC provides training in many types of accounting; such as financial, managerial, individual taxation, and governmental. Students are taught both manual and basic computerized accounting systems. This Certificate of Proficiency interfaces with continued study toward an SLCC AAS degree in Accounting or General Business.
Students who are interested in pursuing courses leading to a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting should follow the courses listed in the Business Associate of Science or the Business Associate of Arts Degree listed elsewhere in this catalog.
Career Opportunities
This program provides excellent entry to mid-level skills for various positions in the field of accounting, depending on the individual person.
Transfer/Articulation Information
This is a terminal certificate. Several courses are transferable to other institutions. Students should check with the receiving institution to determine credit transferability.
Estimated Cost for Students
Tuition and student fees: http://www.slcc.edu/student/financial/tuition-fees.aspx. Individual courses may have course/lab fees; see semester class schedule.
Note This Certificate of Proficiency is not eligible for financial aid. However, courses within the certificate may be eligible if taken as part of a financial aid eligible program such as an AS or AAS degree. Please check with the Financial Aid Office to determine course and program eligibility.
Estimated Time to Completion
Time to completion is 1-2 semesters based on a full-time minimum of 15 credits per semester. Less than 15 credits per semester will increase time to completion.
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Related College-Wide Student Learning Outcomes |
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1 - Acquire substantive knowledge
2 - Communicate effectively
3 - Develop quantitative literacies
4 - Think critically & creatively
5 - Become a community engaged learner
6 - Work in professional & constructive manner
7 - Develop computer & information literacy |
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Comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
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1
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Perform financial statement analysis
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1, 3, 4
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Communicate effectively in writing
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2
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Choose and perform appropriate financial calculations
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3
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Solve time value of money problems
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3, 4
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Extract relevant data from complex information, process it appropriately, and draw reasonable conclusions
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4, 7
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Understand the ethical considerations inherently involved in Financial Reporting
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5
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Communicate effectively while working in groups
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2, 6
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Proficiently use technology
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7
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