Accounting Support Functions
- Career Studies Certificate (C.S.C.)
Program Snapshot
Your Learning Options
In-person, Hybrid, 100% Online
21 Credit Hours
Estimated Time to Complete
1 year (2 full-time semesters)
In-State Tuition Per Credit Hour
$176.00 | Calculate your costs
Why Accounting Support Functions?
Launch a rewarding career in accounting or enhance your skill set for greater opportunities in the accounting field.
- Opt for seamless progression by choosing to transfer directly into the Bookkeeping Career Studies Certificate or the Accounting Associate of Applied Science degree.
- Benefit from affiliations with esteemed organizations like the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) Inc.
- Step right into the workforce after completing the curriculum, equipped with the essential skills demanded by the rapidly growing industry landscape.
Paying for College
We are committed to using all of the available funds to help you gain access to a college education. In fact, more than 91% of our students graduate without any educational debt. In 2023, Reynolds Community College students received over $21 million dollars in grants, loans, work-study and scholarships with the average aid awarded totaling over $4,000 per student.
Payment plans are offered to break down tuition payments. Textbook Assistance and Laptop Lending Programs are also available. Be sure to explore all the types of financial aid available as well!
Why Reynolds?
We are more than a community college.
Reynolds is the key that unlocks the door to your academic and professional success. Here you will find a safe place to start. We will help you explore, dream, succeed, try, and try again. Our amazing faculty and highly personalized advisors, your Reynolds Navigators, are well known for guiding you to discover that "aha moment.” That means an outstanding college experience, less debt, more freedom, and a solid start on your future.
Virginia's booming business and industry sector creates a consistent demand for qualified professionals adept at preparing and interpreting accounting and financial information. Our program positions you at the forefront of this demand, ensuring a wealth of employment opportunities upon completion. Many Reynolds graduates work locally in this well-paying field!
Embark on a variety of promising career paths upon graduation, including roles such as Accounts Receivable Specialist, Accounts Payable Specialist, Accounting Technician, Accounting Assistant, or Accounting Clerk. Many of our graduates work locally!
Access exclusive National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) Inc. scholarships, work-based learning opportunities, and the Pathways to College program. Additionally, join the Richmond NABA Chapter, connecting with 4-year colleges and universities for a broader network and mentorship opportunities.
I am passionate about helping students learn and appreciate the role accounting plays in businesses, the government and society.
Professor Sheila Betz, CPA
Class Highlights
ACC 211 - Principles of Accounting I
Learn accounting principles with respect to financial reporting. Demonstrates how decision-makers use accounting information for reporting purposes.
ACC 215 - Computerized Accounting
Examine the computer in solving accounting problems including the accounting cycle and financial statement preparation for financial and managerial accounting.
ACC 216 - Inventory, Receivable, and Payable Accounting
Learn the roles, responsibilities and comprehensive accounting functions associated with retail, service, and manufacturing operations.
Program Roadmap
Get all the details on our Accounting Support Functions program, including class sequences, admission requirements, financial considerations, and more.
Additional Program Information
PURPOSE: The rapid expansion of business and industry in Virginia has created a large, steady demand for qualified personnel to assist in the preparation and interpretation of accounting and financial information. The Accounting Support Functions Career Studies Certificate is designed for persons who are seeking their first, full-time employment in the accounting field immediately upon completion of the curriculum. In addition, the program is designed for persons presently employed in accounting who desire to increase their knowledge and update their skills.
OCCUPATIONAL OBJECTIVES: The Accounting Support Functions Career Studies Certificate prepares graduates for employment in any of the following occupations: Accounts Receivable Specialist, Accounts Payable Specialist, Accounting Technician, Accounting Assistant, or Accounting Clerk.
PROGRAM NOTES: The Accounting Support Functions Career Studies Certificate may transfer, at the student’s option, directly into the Bookkeeping Career Studies Certificate and the Accounting Associate of Applied Science degree.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: General college curricular admission.
COMPUTER COMPETENCY REQUIREMENT: Students in this program will meet the college’s computer competency requirement by successfully completing ITE 152. Students can also satisfy this requirement by passing the college’s computer competency exam, administered in the testing centers on each campus, in which case they will receive college credit for ITE 152. Students not passing the computer competency exam may retake the exam only once.
