Finance Certificate (C25800C5)

Semester 1

Course	Class Hours	Lab Hours	Credits
ACC 120 - Principles of Financial Accounting ACC 120 - Principles of Financial Accounting This course introduces business decision-making using accounting information systems. Emphasis is placed on analyzing, summarizing, reporting, and interpreting financial information. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare financial statements, understand the role of financial information in decision-making and address ethical considerations. Class: 3.00 Lab: 2.00 Credits: 4.00	3.00	2.00	4.00
CIS 110 - Introduction to Computers CIS 110 - Introduction to Computers This course introduces computer concepts, including fundamental functions and operations of the computer. Topics include identification of hardware components, basic computer operations, security issues, and use of software applications. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the role and function of computers and use the computer to solve problems. Class: 2.00 Lab: 2.00 Credits: 3.00	2.00	2.00	3.00
BUS 125 - Personal Finance BUS 125 - Personal Finance This course provides a study of individual and family financial decisions. Emphasis is placed on building useful skills in buying, managing finances, increasing resources, and coping with current economic conditions. Upon completion, students should be able to develop a personal financial plan. Class: 3.00 Credits: 3.00	3.00		3.00
			Total: 10

Semester 2

Course	Class Hours	Lab Hours	Credits
BUS 225 - Business Finance BUS 225 - Business Finance This course provides an overview of business financial management. Emphasis is placed on financial statement analysis, time value of money, management of cash flow, risk and return, and sources of financing. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret and apply the principles of financial management. Class: 2.00 Lab: 2.00 Credits: 3.00	2.00	2.00	3.00
ACC 131 - Federal Income Taxes ACC 131 - Federal Income Taxes This course provides an overview of federal income taxes for individuals, partnerships, and corporations. Topics include tax law, electronic research and methodologies and the use technology for the preparation of individual and business tax returns. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze basic tax scenarios, research applicable tax laws, and complete federal tax returns for individuals, partnerships, and corporations. Class: 2.00 Lab: 2.00 Credits: 3.00	2.00	2.00	3.00
ACC 149 - Introduction to Accounting Spreadsheets ACC 149 - Introduction to Accounting Spreadsheets This course provides a working knowledge of computer spreadsheets and their use in accounting. Topics include pre-programmed problems, model-building problems, beginning-level macros, graphics, and what-if analysis enhancements of template problems. Upon completion, students should be able to use a computer spreadsheet to complete many of the tasks required in accounting. Class: 1.00 Lab: 3.00 Credits: 2.00	1.00	3.00	2.00
			Total: 8