
Small Business Accounting
Key concepts in accounting
As a small business owner or employee, understanding and being able to leverage accounting skills and concepts can help make you and your business more successful. At MVC, you'll learn the basics of bookkeeping, payroll, and how to use common accounting technologies.
School of Business, Health and Human Services
Programs of Study
Small Business Accounting
Certificate (MCE859)
Upon completion of this certificate, students will be trained and able to perform the basic duties and responsibilities required of an entry level accounting clerk or bookkeeper utilizing accounting software.
Small Business Payroll Accounting
Certificate (MCE860)
Upon completion of this certificate, students will be trained and able to perform the basic duties and responsibilities required of an entry level payroll accounting clerk.
Accounting Basics for Small Business
Non-Credit Certificate (MCC8009)
The Accounting Basics for Small Business Certificate provides students with an understanding of basic accounting, including QuickBooks procedures. The skills and knowledge covered in this program will enable students to get a job in the field or advance in their current career. This certificate also serves as a gateway into other noncredit and credit programs.
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Why learn about small business accounting?
What You'll Learn
- How to perform a variety of accounting skills such as journalizing, posting, double entry accounting, record adjusting and closing entries and prepare financial statements.
- How to use accounting software to prepare financial statements and to analyze and solve problems.
- The role of ethics in accounting
Career Options
- Bookkeeper
- Payroll clerk
- Tax preparer
- Small company manager/controller
- Accounting assistant
- Account manager