Accounting Skills Fundamentals

What you'll learn

Launch your career with this Accounting Skills Fundamentals microcredential! This microcredential covers introductory financial accounting, managerial accounting, and income tax skills, with a strong focus on applying computer technology in accounting practices. You will learn financial analysis using Excel, harness QuickBooks for transactions and statements, apply accounting principles to record business events, master budgeting, and hone your tax return preparation skills. This microcredential is a great fit for current professionals seeking to formalize their education and for those new to the field. Successful completion of this microcredential prepares you for continued study and to immediately apply for bookkeeping, accounting clerk, and personal tax preparer positions.

A face to face microcredential from Genesee Community College (6 credits). Registration is completed with Genesee Community College. Eligible for financial aid.

Who can enroll

Ages 18 and up.

Upcoming sections

What you can earn

Pathway to Credit

This Genesee Community College course can count toward credit at the SUNY campuses below. Each campus decides how the credit applies; confirm with its admissions or registrar office.

Skills covered

Career outlook

Related occupations: Office Manager, Project Coordinator, Small Business Owner

Business and project skills apply in almost every industry.