Finance & Accounting Certificate Program

 

Managers who are unaccustomed to financial terms and systems can be at a real disadvantage resulting in bad decisions or even catastrophic losses.  It is a vital concern to every manager to know as much as possible about accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, requirements and more.  This certificate program will help any manager develop the skills and gain the knowledge to "crunch" those important financial numbers effectively!

 

Accounting Essentials for Nonfinancial Managers   12 hrs.
Understanding the numbers associated with day-to-day operations is no longer just the domain of the finance and accounting departments--everyone from lower-level staff to senior managers should learn the fundamentals of the cost of the organization's product or service, the price strategies involved, and the impact that short- and long-term decisions have on the bottom line. Designed especially for nonfinancial managers or new business owners, this course is an indispensable primer for learning and understanding accounting fundamentals, such as cash and accrual accounting, basic recordkeeping, ledger and journal entries, and financial statement preparation.

Business Math             12 hrs.
Many people have problems with mathematics early on and just try to brush the problems aside.  This aversion to math can interfere with life at work and at home.  The aim of this course is to develop an understanding of the fundamentals of everyday math – the kind we most frequently use in the workplace and at home.  Move through whole numbers, fractions, decimals and percentages, then basic application of equations and formulas.  Learn practical applications for dealing with percentage formulas and the graphics and statistics that are so present in everyday activity. Perfect - even if you only need a refresher!

Financial Analysis      6 hrs.
Learn advanced, useful information on topics such as forecasting, budgeting techniques, corporate statements, and the use of common stock and debts for capitalization. Ideal for middle managers, small business owners, and entrepreneurs.

The Accounting Cycle                        6 hrs.
This concise course maps out the accounting cycle: balance sheets, income statements, ledger transactions, trial balances, and closing entries. Ideal for small or new businesses, learn about single-entry and double-entry accounting and cash versus accrual accounting.

Understanding Financial Statements             6 hrs.
Everything you always wanted to know about those confusing financial statements but were too embarrassed to ask! This friendly primer of basic business finances takes you step-by-step through all the fundamentals from balance sheets to profit and loss statements—and translates them into meaningful, usable information.

*Sarbanes-Oxley       3 hrs.
After the high-profile corporate accounting scandals in the early years of this century, the U.S. Congress sought to restore the credibility of the stock market. The result was the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 which protects the interests of investors and employees by making corporate disclosures more accurate and reliable. This course provides a basic understanding of this legislation, its impact on public companies, and how these businesses can comply.

*Budgeting Basics     3 hrs.
Explore virtually every aspect of budgeting from preparing income statements and company expense reports, to developing your own personal plan. Understanding the basics of budgeting will help your career and your organization.

*Open Book Management    3 hrs.
Open-book management is a useful tool for growing a business because it encourages employees at all levels to look for ways to make and save money for their company. Managers and supervisors learn to involve their employees in building a more productive and profitable enterprise. Learn how to teach people in your company how money gets made, and lost, and what they can do about it.

 

Courses must be completed within a two-year period.
Students must complete the five required courses and at least two* electives.
 

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