Basic Bookkeeping Microcredential

Overview

Students earning the Basic Bookkeeping Microcredential will possess entry-level bookkeeping/accounting skills immediately transferable into the workplace in jobs such as bookkeeper, accounting clerk, accounts receivable/payable clerk, bank tellers, etc.

Students who successfully complete this Microcredential will be able to:

Demonstrate knowledge of accounting principles and basic quantitative reasoning;
Demonstrate accounting skills needed in the business environment;
Demonstrate proficiency with Quickbooks online software and Excel spreadsheet accounting applications.

Requirements

For requirements, see Program Map.

Because a Microcredential is comprised of short course sequences, requirements for a Microcredential are to be completed at DCC. Any exception to this would require departmental approval in order to transfer in credits.

No more than 50% of credits may be accepted in transfer.*

A digital badge will be awarded to students who complete the required coursework and earn a 2.0 or higher in each course.

If the Microcredential contains a certification exam, a successful score on that exam is also required for the award of the Microcredential.

*Certain courses may be required to be taken at DCC; check your specific program for these exceptions.

This microcredential can be stacked into:

Accounting (ACC), A.A.S.

Business Administration (Transfer) (BAT), A.S.

Business Management (BUS), A.A.S. online

Bookkeeping (BOK) Certificate

Program Map

Required Courses

ACC 104 - Financial Accounting Credits: 4
ACC 205 - Computerized Accounting Applications Credits: 3
ACC 215 - Excel for Accounting Credits: 3

Credit Hours: 10

Minimum Total Credits: 10

Contact Information

Irene Hughes
irene.hughes@sunydutchess.edu