ACCOUNTING Certificate: 167
Total Credits: 24
Catalog Editions: 2018-2019
Program Description
The accounting certificate curriculum is designed to serve those
students who desire to upgrade their professional competence. For
those who want to complete the U.S. Civil Service 24-hour
accounting program, consult the Office of Personnel Management
for a current listing of approved courses.
All students should review the Advising Worksheet and consult an
advisor.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:
Identify, measure, record, and communicate financial
information relating to an organization.
Interpret, analyze, and evaluate financial information relating to
an organization.
Meet the qualifications for federal government accounting
programs and upgrade professional competence.
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Program Advisors
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Prof. Phil Ringeisen (G), 240-567-7736
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ACCT Coordinator (CW)* - Michael Gurevitz (RV), 240-567-5141
Michael.gurevitz@montgomerycollege.edu
Prof. Brian Baick (RV), 240-567-1761
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Prof. Richard Lenet (RV), 240-567-5148
Richard.lenet@montgomerycollege.edu
Prof. Jim Nelson (RV), 240-567
-4093
James.nelson@montgomerycollege.edu
Prof. Bill Talbot (RV), 240-567-5014
bill.talbot@montgomerycollege.edu
Prof. Jim Baisey (TP/SS), 2
40-567
-1325
james.baisey@montgomerycollege.edu
Related Careers:
Some require a bachelor’s degree
Accountant
Financial Manager
Financial Analyst
Sales
Project Manager
Operation Coordinator
For more information please visit: http://cms.montgomerycollege.edu/becahm
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ACCOUNTING Certificate: 167
*CW-collegewide
ACCOUNTING Certificate: 167
Suggested Course Sequence
A suggested course sequence for full-time students follows. All students should review this advising guide
and consult an advisor. Visit http://montgomerycollege.edu/becahm for more information.
Year One Montgomery College
Year Two Montgomery College
Sample Plan for Accounting Certificate
Year One Montgomery College
Year Two Montgomery College
Advising Notes
Total Credit Hours: 24
* ENGL 101/ENGL 101A, if needed for ENGL 102/ENGL 103, or general elective. Please consult an advisor or transfer
institution for assistance with course selection.
** Behavioral and Social Science Distribution (BSSD) courses must come from different disciplines.
† Many, but not all four year institutions require MATH 150 or MATH 181 as a Math foundation. Students should consult with
an adviser regarding the requirements of transfer institutions.
†† Students should consult an adviser regarding the requirements of transfer institutions. For some institutions, MGMT 201 may
be appropriate, for others (e.g. The Smith School at the University Maryland) another course will be more appropriate. If
necessary use as needed to fill the 60 credit requirement.
Semester -
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ACCT Electives
8
Total Credits
8
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Cr
ACCT 231 Intermediate Accounting I
4
ACCT Elective
4
Total Credits
8
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Cr
ACCT 222 Accounting II
4
Total Credits
4
Semester -
Cr
ACCT 221 Accounting I
4
Total Credits
4
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ACCOUNTING CERTIFICATE (G, R): 167
Total Credits: 24-25
Catalog Editions 11-12 through 18-19
Total Credits:
The accounting certificate curriculum is designed to serve those students who desire to
upgrade their professional competence. For those who want to complete the U.S. Civil
Service 24-hour accounting program, consult the Office of Personnel Management for a
current listing of approved courses.
(Please note: The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Accounting (301) was deleted.
Students interested in earning bachelor’s degree in accounting or business should enroll in
the Associate of Arts (AA) in Business (006), and work with an advisor to plan a program
with appropriate accounting and business courses.)
Overall GPA of 2.0 is required to graduate
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS Course Hours Grade
AC 201/ACCT 221 4
AC 202/ACCT 222 4
AC 207/ACCT 231 4
Select four courses from Accounting (AC/ACCT)
courses numbered AC 210/ACCT 225 or higher
or MG 201/MGMT 201
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Last Modified: June 2018
Advising Worksheet Contact:
Anthony Solano
See an advisor to submit an Application for Graduation
the semester BEFORE you intend to graduate.
This UNOFFICIAL document is for planning purposes ONLY and completion does not guarantee graduation.
This certificate is a career program and may not readily transfer to four year colleges/universities (except in special cases.)
Visit transfer planning for more information.
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