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Fall 2013 Course Catalog 
    
Fall 2013 Course Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Financial Office Specialist Certificate


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Division: Business, Behavioral/Social Science, Public and Human Services
Academic Dept: Accounting
HEGIS: 5003
Curriculum Chair: Prof. Carolyn Christesen
Tel: 914-606-6876

NOTE: This program is no longer accepting new students as of February 2013. It will be discontinued as of May 2014. Please see the PROFESSIONAL BOOKKEEPER program.  

The Certificate Program for Financial Office Specialist is designed for individuals interested in a credit short-term training program. After attaining proficiency in financial and managerial accounting, and office technologies, certificate holders will be able to assume support roles in accounting, auditing, taxation, and general administration. Graduates of the program will be prepared to secure paraprofessional positions such as bookkeeper, junior accountant, account coordinator, accounting assistant, and accounts receivable and payable clerk. Job openings are available in a wide variety of corporate and professional settings.

The program is highly structured. Participants will be exposed to the latest computer technology, real world computer software and be instructed by professionals having backgrounds in accounting, office technologies, and education.

Minimum Total Credits: 24-26


Advisement Guide: The Advisement Guide provides important information to students about how best to complete this degree, including a semester-by-semester breakdown of how best to complete the required classes. Click here for the Advisement Guide’s 2-Semester Plan .

Gainful Employment Disclosure  

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