Payroll Accounting, CAS

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This program prepares students for entry-level positions in the field of payroll. It also provides development opportunity for those employed in bookkeeping, accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, or office assistance.

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to

Process payroll transactions in accordance with current payroll reporting requirements;
Apply flexible solutions to accounting problems using spreadsheets;
Communicate payroll information effectively within a business environment; and
Understand types of business organizations.

Required Courses

Fall Semester

ACTG 201 - Principles of Financial Accounting Credit(s): 4
BGEN 122 - Business Math Credit(s): 3 * ^R
BMGT 205C - Business Communication Credit(s): 3 * ^R
BMGT 215 - Human Resource Management Credit(s): 3
CAPP 156 - MS Excel Credit(s): 3

First Semester Total: 16

Spring Semester

ACTG 124 - Payroll Accounting Applications Credit(s): 3
ACTG 180 - Payroll Accounting Credit(s): 2 *
ACTG 202 - Principles of Managerial Accounting Credit(s): 4 *
ACTG 207 - Advanced Accounting on Microcomputers Credit(s): 2 *
BFIN 205 - Personal Finance Credit(s): 3

Second Semester Total: 14

Total Credits: 30

^R Indicates Related Instruction requirement.

*Indicates prerequisite and/or corequisite needed. Check course description.

Program Information

All courses within this certificate must be taken for a letter grade. No course may be taken on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U) basis.

Opportunities After Graduation

This certificate will prepare students for entry-level payroll positions. Opportunities for advancement will grow with increased skills and experience.

Advising Information:

For more information about this program, contact an advisor.

Academic Advisor	Faculty Advisor
Jori Bullemer	Ronnie Laudati, M.B.A.
LRC 129	BSS 127
(406) 756-3905	(406) 756-3990
jbullemer@fvcc.edu	ronnie.laudati@fvcc.edu