52 credential programs ladder toward this occupation. Median wage on completion: $49,210 · projected growth -5.8%. See full occupation profile →
Associate's Degree
A.A.S. in Accounting Technician
Taylor Business Institute
Certification
ABA Accredited Business Accountant
Accreditation Council for Accountancy
$400 cost
Apply financial accounting principles to manage and report business financial dataDesign and maintain accounting records and chart of accounts for a businessApply the accounting cycle to analyze and report business transactionsDetermine the appropriate basis of accounting for consistent financial reportingRecognize and record revenue in compliance with accounting principlesPrepare adjusting and reversing journal entries to accurately report account balances
Certificate
ACCOUNTING
Pikes Peak State College
Certificate
ACCOUNTING
Emily Griffith Technical College
Associate's Degree
ACCOUNTING TECHNOLOGY
Wallace Community College - Dothan
Certificate
ACCOUNTING TECHNOLOGY
Northwest-Shoals Community College
AL
Certificate
ACCOUNTING TECHNOLOGY
Jefferson State Community College
AL
Certificate
ACCOUNTING TECHNOLOGY
Gadsden State Community College
AL
Certificate
ACCOUNTING TECHNOLOGY
Bishop State Community College
AL
Associate's Degree
ACCOUNTING TECHNOLOGY
Wallace State Community College
Associate's Degree
ACCOUNTING TECHNOLOGY
Bishop State Community College
AL
Certificate
ACCOUNTING TECHNOLOGY
Wallace Community College - Dothan
Associate's Degree
ACCOUNTING TECHNOLOGY
Trenholm State Community College
Associate's Degree
ACCOUNTING TECHNOLOGY
Lurleen B. Wallace Community College
Associate's Degree
ACCOUNTING TECHNOLOGY
Lawson State Community College
AL
Associate's Degree
ACCOUNTING TECHNOLOGY
Jefferson State Community College
AL
Certificate
ACCOUNTING TECHNOLOGY
Lawson State Community College
AL
Certificate
ACCOUNTING TECHNOLOGY
Trenholm State Community College
Associate's Degree
ACCOUNTING TECHNOLOGY
Gadsden State Community College
AL
Course
Accounting
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Explain the nature and scope of accounting theoryApply basic accounting equation elements (assets, liability, and owner's equity) to accounting transactionsCompare and contrast the accounting cycle for a merchandising operation and a service businessApply the accounting equation in completing journal entries and financial reports for a given businessAnalyze data provided in various accounting financial statementsApply generally-accepted accounting principles (GAAP) to identify current and long-term assets
Associate's Degree
Accounting
Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus
Certificate
Accounting
Southwestern College (CA)
Associate's Degree
Accounting
UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ
Short-Term Certificate
Accounting
Pikes Peak State College
Long Certificate
Accounting
Columbia College (CA)
Associate's Degree
Accounting
Columbia College (CA)
Certificate
Accounting
Clovis Community College (CA)
Associate's Degree
Accounting
Sullivan University
Associate's Degree
Accounting Specialist
Coastal Alabama Community College
AL
Short-Term Certificate
Accounting Technician
Lawson State Community College
AL
Short-Term Certificate
Accounting Technician
Gadsden State Community College
AL
Short-Term Certificate
Accounting Technology
Trenholm State Community College
Short-Term Certificate
Accounting Technology
Jefferson State Community College
AL
Short-Term Certificate
Accounting Technology
Snead State Community College
AL
Short-Term Certificate
Accounting Technology and Management
Bishop State Community College
AL
Short-Term Certificate
Accounting Technology w/emp in Bookkeeping
Northwest-Shoals Community College
AL
Certificate
Administrative Accounting
Sullivan University
Diploma
Administrative Accounting Specialist
Sullivan University
Course
Advanced Accounting
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Apply accounting procedures for calculating, journalizing, and posting entries related to bad debt, aging receivablesIdentify and demonstrate the application of generally-accepted accounting principles related to the life cycle of fixedCompare and contrast weighted cost methods used for estimating the cost of merchandise in inventoryCalculate and record interest and maturity dates for notes payable and notes receivableDemonstrate adjusting, closing, and reversing of entries for accrued revenues and expensesDemonstrate accounting procedures for paying dividends and acquiring additional capital
Certificate
Bookkeeping
Glendale Community College (CA)
Certificate
Bookkeeping
North Orange County Community College District
Short-Term Certificate
Bookkeeping Applications
Pikes Peak State College
Course
Business Finance
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Determine needed resources and avenues for funding new business ventures or expansionsInterpret inventory records to account for quantities, location, and cost of inventory for a given businessPerform manual and electronic financial functions for financial institutions and consumersAssess revenue and expenses to determine net income and net lossEvaluate accounting records to determine the financial status of a businessComplete balance sheets and income statements using accounting procedures
Certification
Certified Bookkeeper (CB)
American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers
Prepare adjusting entries including accruals, deferrals, and depreciation to produce an adjusted trial balanceIdentify and correct accounting errors using bank reconciliation and trial balance analysisManage payroll calculations, withholdings, deposits, and federal reporting requirements in compliance with federal and state lawCalculate and record depreciation using GAAP and federal tax methods for business assetsApply inventory costing methods including FIFO, LIFO, weighted average, and lower of cost or net realizable valueImplement internal controls and fraud prevention procedures to protect business assets from theft and fraud
Certification
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)
American Payroll Association
Apply core payroll concepts including worker status, employment taxes, benefits, and Fair Labor Standards Act requirementsComply with payroll legislative and regulatory requirements including record retention, reporting, and multi-state taxationCalculate paychecks including gross pay, fringe benefits, involuntary deductions, taxes, and voluntary deductionsManage payroll process systems and administration including master file maintenance and business continuity planningManage payroll administration and department operations including policies, procedures, and customer serviceConduct payroll audits including internal controls, reconciliation, and validation of payroll data
Certificate
Computerized Accounting Specialist
Glendale Community College (CA)
Certificate
Diploma in Basic Computerized Accounting
Taylor Business Institute
Certification
Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC)
American Payroll Association
Apply core payroll concepts including worker classification, Fair Labor Standards Act compliance, taxable wages, and employment standardsComply with payroll legislative and regulatory requirements including research and application of federal, state, and local payroll lawsCalculate paychecks including gross-to-net computations, deductions, benefits, and wage garnishmentsManage payroll process systems and administration including workflow, data accuracy, and process efficiencyManage payroll administration including recordkeeping, confidentiality, and department proceduresConduct payroll audits including internal controls, data validation, and reconciliation of discrepancies
Certification
IC3 Digital Literacy
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Knowledge of computer hardware and softwareKnowledge of operating systems and peripheralsTroubleshoot computer issuesUse word processing applicationsUse spreadsheetsUse presentation applications
Diploma
Online Accounting Payroll Clerk
Stautzenberger College-Rockford Career College
Certificate
Payroll Clerk
Columbia College (CA)
Certificate
Professional Collection Specialist® (PCS)
ACA International
Knowledge of Fair Debt Collection Practices Act Requirements and ComplianceApply Negotiation Skills In Consumer Debt Collection InteractionsConduct Consumer Interactions Effectively and Respectfully Per Industry StandardsApply Compliance Requirements In Debt Collection Operations