Accelerated Accounting, less than 1 year certificate

Accounting students

This certificate introduces you to the basic skills required for financial reporting. It could lead to an entry-level bookkeeping position.

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Certificate: Accelerated AccountingLess than 1 year

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Courses

Course listing for the 2026-2027 catalog year.

BA 100Career Planning and Preparation in Business2
BA 101Z Introduction to Business Z4
BA 111Introduction to Accounting3
BA 116Microsoft Word for Workplace Communications4
BA 169ZData Analysis Using Microsoft Excel Z4
BA 177Payroll Accounting3
BA 211ZPrinciples of Financial Accounting Z4
BA 228Computer Accounting Applications4
WR 115Introduction to College Composition4
or WR 121ZComposition I Z
BA 106Introduction to Excel for Business Data2
Total Credits34
Z

This course is part of Oregon Common Course Numbering. The following courses are equivalent:

BA 211 and BA 211Z

BA 216A and BA 169Z
WR 121 and WR 121Z 

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