Small Business Accounting Certificate in Applied Science
Program Description
This program provides introductory training in financial recordkeeping for a small business.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Small Business Accounting Certificate program at Greenville Technical College is to provide students with an introductory knowledge and accounting skills used in the financial recordkeeping of a small business.
Entrance Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent.
Type of Program
Day or online
Requirements for Completion
- Students must receive a grade of “C” or higher in all courses to be eligible for graduation.
- Courses must be completed within five years or by special permission from the department head.
Employment Opportunities
Small businesses, both sales and service companies
Visit our web page at https://www.gvltec.edu/accounting/.
Listed below is the ideal grouping of courses in order by semester. This plan assumes a full-time schedule. Note, however, that many variables can affect this plan, and not every course is offered every semester. Please see your advisor to map out your own personalized progression toward graduation.
Note: Please contact your advisor for recommended evening schedules.
| First Semester | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ACC 101 | Accounting Principles I | 3 |
| CPT 170 | Microcomputer Applications | 3 |
| ENG 165 | Professional Communications 1 | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 9 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ACC 124 | Individual Tax Procedures | 3 |
| ACC 150 | Payroll Accounting | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 6 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| ACC 245 | Accounting Applications | 3 |
| ACC 246 | Integrated Accounting Software | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 6 | |
| Total Required Credit Hours | 21 | |