Accounting Clerk Certificate - Academic Plan
2024-2025
Total Credits = 16
This certificate is designed to prepare students for an entry-level clerk position. Accounting clerks require solid interpersonal skills, proficiency with Excel, and basic accounting knowledge. They assist with data entry and processing of accounts payable and accounts receivable.
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Recommendations
Where requirements are listed as course categories (e.g. Electives, Arts/Humanities) rather than as specific courses, please note that depending upon course choice, prerequisites may be required.
*Grade C or better required
| Required Course | Prerequisite, Corequisite, or Recommendation |
|---|---|
| ACC 1015 - Payroll Accounting | Corequisite Options: ACC 1001 - Fundamentals of Accounting, ACC 1011 - Introduction to Financial Accounting, or ACC 1021 - Accounting Principles I |
| CIS 1055 - PC Spreadsheet Concepts: Excel | Required: Students must have Windows file management skills to create file folders, rename files, delete files, copy and move files. |
Recommended Course Sequence (Full-Time Track)
Year 1: Fall
3 Credits
4 Credits
3 Credits
Elective (3 Credits)
~Recommended Elective(s)~
3 Credits
3 Credits
Recommended Course Sequence (Part-Time Track)
Year 1: Fall
4 Credits
3 Credits
Elective (3 Credits)
~Recommended Elective(s)~
3 Credits
3 Credits
Year 1: Spring
3 Credits
Notes
- Course availability is subject to change.
- Elective: Choose any 3 credit course from CIS, FIN, or MAR.
- Recommended courses are listed above for certain electives; consult with the Academic Advising Office (advising [at] arapahoe [dot] edu or 303.797.5664) or the Business Department for additional elective recommendations.