About Our Program
This certificate program prepares students for entry-level positions or for career advancement in accounting and related positions in for-profit or nonprofit organizations.
Nature of Work and Employment
Job positions that are available include accountant, bookkeeper, office manager, payroll manager, and accounting clerk.
Special Considerations
This program develops specialized skills in the use of QuickBooks to perform small business bookkeeping services. For a wider range of skills, such as word processing, software package usage, and management, students should consider one of the degree programs offered in Accounting or in related business areas.
Program Outcomes
Students who complete this program of study will:
- Accounting Knowledge: Have a basic understanding of accounting principles and procedures as they are applied to accounting. Will be able to apply accounting principles and procedures to management skills.
- Communication: Effectively convey ideas, information, and intentions in a variety of accounting situations using oral, written, and electronic documentation skills.
- Critical Thinking/Problem Solving: Solve problems through the analysis and evaluation of data and the application of accounting theories and concepts.
- Teamwork: Use leadership, fellowship, and human relations skills to collaborate as a team to achieve common management goals.
- Ethics: Recommend strategies that promote ethical behavior and social responsibility.
- Technology: Demonstrate knowledge of the digital technology tools used to support accounting operations.
Program Contacts
Call Highland at 815-235-6121 for the following program contacts:
- Dr. Matt Magee, Dean of Agriculture, Business & Technology
- Jennifer Sager, Accounting Faculty
- Wes Bertram, Student Advisor
