Microcredential in
Accounting Basics
This course is eligible for financial aid for qualified students.
Erie Community College
Online
Online
Delivery
2 Semesters
Estimated time to complete
110 Hours
Instruction hours
$1,875.00
Estimated cost*
What you'll learn
Take your love of numbers to the next level with this Accounting Basics microcredential! You will build essential skills in bookkeeping and elementary accounting, including journalizing, posting, and statement preparation. You will learn generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), understand the accounting cycle, as well as the fundamentals of invoicing, procurement, and sales records. You will also gain practical experience with commonly used software such as QuickBooks. Successful completion of this microcredential prepares you to apply for bookkeeping, finance clerk, accounts payable or receivable positions. This microcredential is also a perfect fit for anyone currently working in a clerk or bookkeeping capacity that is seeking to formalize their education and add new skills.
An online microcredential from Erie Community College (110 instruction hours). Registration is completed with Erie Community College. Eligible for financial aid.
Who can enroll
Ages 18 and up.
Upcoming sections
Section 1:
Open
What you can earn
Accounting Basics Microcredential (Digital Badge)
Skills covered
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Accounting Cycle
Accounts Payable
Accounts Receivable
Bookkeeping
Business Administration
Computerized Accounting
QuickBooks
Financial Statements
General Ledger
Income Statements
Invoicing
Mathematics
Purchasing
Sales Records
Career outlook
Related occupations: Office Manager, Project Coordinator, Small Business Owner
Business and project skills apply in almost every industry.
* Estimated cost
Each campus will confirm final costs.