Technical Certificate
Contact Information: Program Office 615-353-3400, Program Site

The Accounting program at Nashville State Community College provides an innovative and robust accounting program in a diverse and inclusive environment that equitably prepares graduates to successfully fulfill their academic and professional aspirations.

The Accounting Technical Certificate provides an alternative to students who choose not to pursue the Associate of Applied Science degree in Accounting.

Graduates of the program will be able to:

• Explain the role of accounting in business and how accounting information systems are used to gather, summarize, report, and analyze financial data.
• Perform the steps in the accounting cycle, complying with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Demonstrate knowledge of local, state, and federal tax laws and competence in tax planning and compliance.
• Apply knowledge of business and accounting application software to solve a wide range of business problems.

Career Opportunities

• Bookkeeper
• Payroll Clerk
• Accounts Receivable Clerk
• Accounts Payable Clerk
• Tax Preparer

Grading Policy

A grade of “C” or above must be earned in all Accounting (ACCT) courses to meet requirements for graduation.

Transfer/Advising

The certificate is designed so that a student can apply all of the required courses toward the Nashville State A.A.S. degree in Accounting. A student who plans to apply the certificate toward an A.A.S. degree should consult his/her advisor about articulation options.