Small Business Accounting
Key concepts in accounting
As a small business owner or employee, understanding and being able to leverage accounting skills and concepts can help make you and your business more successful. At MVC, you'll learn the basics of bookkeeping, payroll, and how to use common accounting technologies.
School of Business, Health and Human Services
Programs of Study
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AAssociate Degree
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TTransfer Degree
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CCredit Certificate
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NNon-Credit
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Limited Enrollment -
Online Options
Upon completion of this certificate, students will be trained and able to perform the basic duties and responsibilities required of an entry level accounting clerk or bookkeeper utilizing accounting software.
Program Code
MCE859
Units
6 Units
Upon completion of this certificate, students will be trained and able to perform the basic duties and responsibilities required of an entry level payroll accounting clerk.
Program Code
MCE860
Units
6 Units
The Accounting Basics for Small Business Certificate provides students with an understanding of basic accounting, including QuickBooks procedures. The skills and knowledge covered in this program will enable students to get a job in the field or advance in their current career. This certificate also serves as a gateway into other noncredit and credit programs.
Program Code
MCC8009
Units
48 Hours
Why learn about small business accounting?
What You'll Learn
- How to perform a variety of accounting skills such as journalizing, posting, double entry accounting, record adjusting and closing entries and prepare financial statements.
- How to use accounting software to prepare financial statements and to analyze and solve problems.
- The role of ethics in accounting
Career Options
- Bookkeeper
- Payroll clerk
- Tax preparer
- Small company manager/controller
- Accounting assistant
- Account manager