Accounting for Small Business

Edmonds College ETPL
The Accounting for Small Business Certificate is a program of basic courses designed for students with little or no work experience. The certificate provides students with an introduction to basic accounting skills and business technology used by small businesses. The program is intended to give students the necessary skills in bookkeeping, taxes, financial software, and communication for employment with small businesses. Courses from this certificate may apply to the Accounting Certificate and the two-year ATA in Accounting.

Financial information

Total tuition

$3,564.00

Total required fees

$553.41

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Lynnwood, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Program details

9 Months

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

33

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

Certificate

Education Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

Certification/license test preparation provided

Employment performance results

Program type

Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping

Completion rate

53%

Employment rate

72%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$24.50

Typical (median) annual earnings

$44,255.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping

Professional, Scientific, Technical Services

19%

Retail Trade

14%

Other Industries

13%

Manufacturing

10%

Healthcare and Social Services

10%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
103
Completion rate
53%
Average number of students who completed each year
34
Gender
Male
26%
Female
74%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
1%
Asian
14%
Black or African American
5%
Hispanic
10%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
63%
Multi-racial
7%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
4%
20 to 29
26%
30 to 39
32%
40 to 49
20%
50 and over
18%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
11%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
35%
Some college experience, but no degree
23%
Certificate or AA
10%
BA or higher
21%