Certificate in Accounting and Advanced Accounting - Summerdale - PA - Pennsylvania - Central Pennsylvania College - I984

Central Penn now offers both an 18-credit and 24-credit Accounting certificate program. You may complete the 18-credit program either as a Continuing Education Certificate or in conjunction with a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration. For those who already may have experience in accounting or hold a Bachelor's Degree in another academic field and want to advance your skills or change careers, complete our 24-credit program and after two years of supervised employment, you may sit for the CPA exam.

Central Penn Advantages for Accounting Certificate Majors

    * Interpret generally accepted accounting principles and standards applicable to
       business environments
    * Understand various accounting needs of manufacturing, service, and governmental
      organizations
    * Build competence in accounting skills through hands-on learning
    * Specialized training in cost accounting, tax accounting and business law
    * Learn from professors who have first hand, real-world experience

What kind of work does an Accounting graduate do?

Central Penn Accounting graduates can be found in nearly every aspect of the business profession. Many are qualified for a position as a full charge bookkeeper, accountant, accounts payable clerk, assistant controller, and various banking and investment positions. Accountants supply vital data to management for use in decision-making and planning, as well as detailed analysis of the past performance of a company. They apply generally accepted accounting principals and standards to the business environment.

Classes we offer:

• Accounting I & II
• Intermediate Accounting I & II
• Business Law
• Managerial Accounting
• Income Tax or Business Finance
• Cost Accounting
• Auditing

Who will teach me?

The Accounting faculty at Central Pennsylvania College are highly knowledgeable professionals who bring relevant work experience to the classroom. Our professors care about the career success of each student, and they will work with you on an individual basis to help you accomplish your academic goals. These same professors serve as student academic advisors, maintaining personal relationships with students as well as serving as a reference and friend. And because of Central Penn's small class size, you receive the personalized instruction you need to complete your course work in a timely and professional manner.

Who will I work for?

Through the years Central Penn has developed a close working relationship with many companies and organizations across Pennsylvania. As a result, Central Penn interns and graduates find the door open to them at a number of locations. A partial list of employers of Central Penn Accounting graduates includes:

• Select Medical Corporation
• Holiday Inn, Inc - Harrisburg East
• Miller & Hartman, CPAs, Lancaster, PA