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Accounting Basics
What you'll learn
Take your love of numbers to the next level with this Accounting Basics microcredential! You will build essential skills in bookkeeping and elementary accounting, including journalizing, posting, and statement preparation. You will learn generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), understand the accounting cycle, as well as the fundamentals of invoicing, procurement, and sales records. You will also gain practical experience with commonly used software such as QuickBooks. Successful completion of this microcredential prepares you to apply for bookkeeping, finance clerk, accounts payable or receivable positions. This microcredential is also a perfect fit for anyone currently working in a clerk or bookkeeping capacity that is seeking to formalize their education and add new skills.
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This microcredential is stackable
Credits earned in the completion of this microcredential can be applied toward completion of a related certificate or degree program. It is a building block that gives you a jump start to education and career success.
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*Estimated tuition
Each campus will confirm final costs. The estimated tuition shown above is based on NYS residency for this institution. Tuition can vary based on full- or part-time attendance, residency and whether the courses are undergraduate or graduate. Additional costs include fees and books. Some available grant funding for eligible students may be highlighted on this page. For information on other possible financial support to help you pay for your microcredential, please visit our For You page.
*Estimated cost
Each campus will confirm final cost. Some available grant funding for eligible students may be highlighted on this page. For information on other possible financial support to help you pay for your microcredential, please visit our For You page.