AccountingCertificates
Enroll in an accounting certificate program at Aims and develop skills to improve your personal or business finances or find work in accounting. The Accounting Certificate teaches key skills such as how to maintain records of financial transactions by establishing accounts, posting transactions, and ensuring legal requirements compliance. The Enrolled Agent Certificate prepares you to become a federally-authorized tax practitioner who is empowered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury to represent taxpayers before the Internal Revenue Service.
Both certificates can be put to good use right away. An Accounting Certificate prepares you to work as a bookkeeper. The Enrolled Agent Certificate prepares you to pass the Special Enrollment Examination (SEE) required to become an enrolled agent. Enrolled Agent certification qualifies you to represent taxpayers, provide tax consultation services and prepare a wide range of federal and state returns.
Accounting Certificate
Develop key bookkeeping skills such as how to maintain records and establish accounts. Learn the basics of accounting and legal compliance that can be applied to any business.
Row Groupings | Certificate Requirements: | Credits |
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required | ACC 1021 - Accounting Principles IThis course introduces accounting principles for understanding the theory and logic that underlie procedures and practices for business organizations. Major topics include the accounting cycle for service and merchandising companies, internal control principles and practices, notes and interest, inventory systems and costing, and plant and intangible asset accounting. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
4 |
required | ACC 1022 - Accounting Principles IIThis course continues the application of accounting principles to business organizations. Major topics include corporate equity and debt financing, investments, cash flow statements, financial analysis, budgeting, cost and managerial accounting.Course is not repeatable for credit. Course Prerequisites
ACC 1021 with a grade of "C" or better. |
4 |
required | ACC 1025 - Computerized AccountingIntroduces the capabilities of computer applications in accounting. Includes solving accounting problems of a financial nature and hardware and software controls. Course is not repeatable for credit. Course Prerequisites
ACC 1001 or ACC 1021 with a grade of "C" or better. |
3 |
required | ACC 1038 - Payroll and Sales TaxIntroduces laws pertaining to payroll and sales taxes including record keeping rules; preparation of various federal, state and local forms for reporting payroll and sales taxes; and computerized payroll procedures. Course is not repeatable for credit. Course Corequisites
ACC 1001 or ACC 1021
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3 |
required | BUS 2016 - Legal Environment of BusinessEmphasizes public law, regulation of business, ethical considerations, and various relationships existing within society, government, and business. Specific attention is given to economic regulation, social regulation, labor-management issues, environmental issues, and contract fundamentals. This course analyzes the role of law in social, political, and economic change business environments. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
required | CIS 1055 - Complete Spreadsheets: (Software Package)Introduces basic to advanced features of spreadsheet software to design and create accurate, professional worksheets for use in business and industry. The course includes entering data, creating formulas, professional formatting, creating charts, creating, sorting and filtering tables, creating and using templates, applying built-in functions, creating pivot tables, applying "what-if analysis" with data tables, creating macros, and using solver features. Course is repeatable for credit under different titles. |
3 |
Row Groupings | Accounting Elective-Select ONE from the following courses: | Credits |
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required | BTE 1008 - Ten-Key by TouchIntroduces touch control of the ten-key pad. Emphasizes the development of speed and accuracy using proper technique. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
1 |
required | MAN 1028 - Human Relations in OrganizationsIntroduces interpersonal relations most directly linked to attainment of organizational and individual goals in the business world. Other factors include motivation, career development, and conflict resolution. It explores the importance of effective communication in organizations. Addresses organizational issues such as employee motivation and customer complaints as related to product or service defects. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
Row Groupings | Math: | Credits |
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required | MAT 1160 - Financial MathematicsCovers the fundamentals of financial mathematics. Topics include pricing, taxes, insurance, interest, annuities, amortization, and investments. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
Note: | Or any higher level math course. |
Row Groupings | Select ONE from the following Language Arts/English courses: | Credits |
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required | ENG 1021 - English Composition I: GT-CO1Emphasizes the planning, writing, and revising of compositions, including the development of critical and logical thinking skills. This course includes a wide variety of compositions that stress analytical, evaluative, and persuasive/argumentative writing. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-CO1 category. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
required | ENG 1031 - Technical Writing I: GT-CO1Develops skills one can apply to a variety of technical documents. Focuses on principles for organizing, writing, and revising clear, readable documents for industry, business, and government. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-CO1 category. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
Total Credits for Certificate | 27-30 |
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Enrolled Agent Certificate
Prepare yourself to pass the Special Enrollment Examination to become a legal tax representative. This certification qualifies you to represent taxpayers and provide tax consultation services.
Row Groupings | Program Requirements: | Credits |
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required | ACC 1021 - Accounting Principles IThis course introduces accounting principles for understanding the theory and logic that underlie procedures and practices for business organizations. Major topics include the accounting cycle for service and merchandising companies, internal control principles and practices, notes and interest, inventory systems and costing, and plant and intangible asset accounting. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
4 |
required | ACC 1022 - Accounting Principles IIThis course continues the application of accounting principles to business organizations. Major topics include corporate equity and debt financing, investments, cash flow statements, financial analysis, budgeting, cost and managerial accounting.Course is not repeatable for credit. Course Prerequisites
ACC 1021 with a grade of "C" or better. |
4 |
required | ACC 1025 - Computerized AccountingIntroduces the capabilities of computer applications in accounting. Includes solving accounting problems of a financial nature and hardware and software controls. Course is not repeatable for credit. Course Prerequisites
ACC 1001 or ACC 1021 with a grade of "C" or better. |
3 |
required | ACC 1032 - Tax Help ColoradoExamines the preparation of individual, federal, and state income tax returns within the guidelines and limitations set forth by the Tax Help Colorado program and IRS guidelines. Emphasis is placed on form preparation with the use of tax software. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
2 |
required | ACC 1033 - Tax Help Colorado PracticumUtilizes income tax knowledge and training in the context of a community service setting. Volunteers prepare individual federal and state income tax within the parameters of the Tax Help Colorado program and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) guidelines. Course is not repeatable for credit. Course Prerequisites
ACC 1032 with a grade of "C" or better |
1 |
required | ACC 1038 - Payroll and Sales TaxIntroduces laws pertaining to payroll and sales taxes including record keeping rules; preparation of various federal, state and local forms for reporting payroll and sales taxes; and computerized payroll procedures. Course is not repeatable for credit. Course Corequisites
ACC 1001 or ACC 1021
|
3 |
required | ACC 2031 - Business TaxationIntroduces student to taxation of business entities and transactions. Topics include taxation of property transactions, various tax issues that apply to different tax entities, tax administration and practice, and the taxation effects of formation, operation, and dissolution of corporations, partnerships, S corporations, trusts and estates.Course is not repeatable for credit. Course Prerequisites
ACC 1032 and ACC 1033 with grades of "C" or better |
3 |
required | ACC 2065 - Review Course Enrolled AgentReviews concepts learned in study of accounting, individual and business income tax, and ethical decision making as they relate to passing the IRS Enrolled Agent (EA) Exam. Course is not repeatable for credit. Course Prerequisites
ACC 2031 with a grade of "C" or better. |
3 |
required | ENG 1031 - Technical Writing I: GT-CO1Develops skills one can apply to a variety of technical documents. Focuses on principles for organizing, writing, and revising clear, readable documents for industry, business, and government. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-CO1 category. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
required | ENG 1021 - English Composition I: GT-CO1Emphasizes the planning, writing, and revising of compositions, including the development of critical and logical thinking skills. This course includes a wide variety of compositions that stress analytical, evaluative, and persuasive/argumentative writing. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-CO1 category. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
required | MAT 1160 - Financial MathematicsCovers the fundamentals of financial mathematics. Topics include pricing, taxes, insurance, interest, annuities, amortization, and investments. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
Total Credits for Certificate | 29-30 |
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Degree Type
Associate of Applied ScienceLocation
Credits
65 CreditsTuition*
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