Accounting Technology Management College Credit Certificate
Program Overview
The Accounting Applications College Credit Certificate program is designed to prepare students for employment as accounting clerks, data processing clerks, junior accountants and assistant accountants, or to provide supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed in these occupations. The program prepares individuals in the principles, procedures and theories of organizing and maintaining business and financial records, and the preparation of accompanying financial reports.
| Estimated tuition cost: | $3,191.94 |
| Program credits: | 27 |
| Estimated time to complete: | 1 year |
Career Prospects
Interested in this program of study? Learn more about South Florida's employment picture and explore career options when you pursue additional studies in this area.
Appraise real estate, exclusively, and estimate its fair value. May assess taxes in accordance with prescribed schedules.
2,743 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate are currently employed in a 50 mile radius from Miami. This number is expected to decrease by 1.7% over the next four years.
Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Analyze budgeting and accounting reports.
1,203 Budget Analysts are currently employed in a 50 mile radius from Miami. This number is expected to increase by 1.3% over the next four years.
Advise clients on financial plans using knowledge of tax and investment strategies, securities, insurance, pension plans, and real estate. Duties include assessing clients' assets, liabilities, cash flow, insurance coverage, tax status, and financial objectives. May also buy and sell financial assets for clients.
11,373 Personal Financial Advisors are currently employed in a 50 mile radius from Miami. This number is expected to increase by 6.4% over the next four years.
Enforce or ensure compliance with laws and regulations governing financial and securities institutions and financial and real estate transactions. May examine, verify, or authenticate records.
1,148 Financial Examiners are currently employed in a 50 mile radius from Miami. This number is expected to increase by 5.6% over the next four years.
Determine tax liability or collect taxes from individuals or business firms according to prescribed laws and regulations.
752 Tax Examiners, Tax Collectors, and Revenue Agents are currently employed in a 50 mile radius from Miami. This number is expected to decrease by 0.4% over the next four years.
Prepare tax returns for individuals or small businesses.
2,162 Tax Preparers are currently employed in a 50 mile radius from Miami. This number is expected to increase by 4.8% over the next four years.
Paying for College
An education at Miami Dade College is more affordable than you might think. Learn more about our tuition rates and see why more than 90 percent of our graduates finish their course of studies without incurring any student debt.
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Scholarships
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