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Also known as:

Accounting

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Accounting & Business

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Accounting - Certificate

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Accounting Certificate

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Accounting Certificate (On Line Program)

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Accounting Systems Specialists - Certificate

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Advanced Certificate in Business Accounting

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Business Accounting Specialist

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Business Accounting Specialist - Day

Accounting recruits, graduates of accounting schools, who have an accounting certificate, usually excel by taking on more duties (e.g. bookkeeping, accounts payable and receivable)  for increased pay or by laterally or upwardly moving to a closely related occupation.  Most companies fill office support supervisory and managerial positions by promoting employees who have graduated from accounting schools, internally, so clerks who continuously attend accounting college or accounting training, gain experience and improve their advancement opportunities.  With appropriate experience and an accounting certificate attained from an accounting school, some accounting clerks may become accountants or auditors.

Accounting employers expect accounting college recruits to have at least an accounting certificate or to have completed some accounting programs, from an accredited accounting college, and to also have relevant work experience. Accounting recruits should also have good communication skills and be detail-oriented.  Additionally, accounting associate's degree candidates should have a strong aptitude for numbers.

Attaining accounting college credits has become increasingly important.  Accounting certificates resulting in certification in business or accounting is required for most positions.  Employers prefer workers who can use computers; knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software is vital.  Accounting clerks, often receive on-the-job training, fundamental training in addition to an accounting college education.

Accounting recruits from accounting schools, specifically record keeping individuals for a company, may find it valuable to become certified. To achieve certification, recruits must have 2 years minimum of bookkeeping experience, successfully complete a four-part examination, and follow a code of ethics. Several accounting schools and accounting programs offer a preparatory course for certification; some offer accounting programs and advanced accounting certifications.