Lone Star College

Accounting (CERT1)

LSC-Tomball
Tomball, TX
Level 1 Certificate (CERT1)
Accounting (CERT1)
SACSCOC
Campus and online
$2,331.00
21 credit hours
$0
Financial aid available

Accounting (CERT1) is a Level 1 Certificate (CERT1) program (Hybrid) offered by Lone Star College in Tomball, TX. The program takes 21 credit hours to complete, with a total tuition of $2,331.

Program Overview

  • The Accounting Program is designed to prepare students to fulfill many types of entry-level positions found in the fields of accounting such as financial accounting and auditing.
  • Program Highlights
  • The program includes hands-on training with Excel and QuickBooks.
  • Credentials and Careers
  • Many students who graduate with this type of degree go on to work for accounting firms, businesses, governmental or not-for-profit organizations. The Associate of Applied Science degree is awarded for successful completion of 60 credit hours as outlined. Students desiring a more focused program should consider one of the accounting certificate programs listed below.
  • The Level 1 Accounting Certificate is awarded for successful completion of 21 credit hours and provides workforce training in financial accounting to quickly prepare students to enter the financial accounting or bookkeeping workforce.
  • Transferability
  • General education courses (Core) are designated for easy transfer to Texas public institutions and applicable to requirements at private and out-of-state institutions.
  • Technical coursework may be transferable to other institutions.
  • Please consult with a program advisor for more information about transferability.

Application Process

  1. 1
    Submit Application
    Complete the online application form with your personal information and educational background.
  2. 2
    Submit Transcripts
    Provide official high school transcripts or GED certificate. Some programs may require additional documentation.
  3. 3
    Financial Aid
    Complete the FAFSA to determine eligibility for federal financial aid. Meet with a financial aid advisor to review your options.
    Complete FAFSA Application
  4. 4
    Enrollment
    Once accepted, complete enrollment paperwork, register for classes, and attend orientation.

Program Schedule

  • This award requires 21 credit hours in total.
  • Lone Star College reports 416 contact hours for this award.
  • Where the course list shows "Choose N credit hours", those courses are the options for one elective slot, not additional requirements.

Program Learning Outcomes

  • Prepare financial statements in an appropriate U.S. GAAP format, including the following, income statement, balance sheet, statement of cash flows, and statement of shareholders' equity.
  • Identify the role and scope of financial and managerial accounting and use of accounting information in the decision-making process of managers.
  • Prepare commonly filed federal tax documents and reports.

Program Notes

  • Students who are classified as First Time in College (FTIC) will complete EDUC 1300 - Learning Framework: First Year Experience.
  • Students who are not classified as First Time in College (FTIC) and have not yet demonstrated college-level readiness in reading and writing, will complete EDUC 1300 - Learning Framework: First Year Experience.

Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information

Total Program Tuition
≈ $2,331
  • Tuition shown is the in-district rate of $111.00 per credit hour for 21 credit hours.
  • Out-of-district Texas residents pay $249.00 per credit hour ($5,229.00); international and out-of-state students pay $313.00 per credit hour ($6,573.00).
  • Lab fees vary by course and liability insurance, uniforms and supplies vary by program, so Lone Star College publishes no all-in total for this award. Tuition above excludes them.
  • Financial aid and payment plans are available to most students.
  • Application fee: none. Lone Star College applications are free.

School Information

Lone Star College
lonestar.edu
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Campus Location

LSC-Tomball
30555 Tomball Parkway
Tomball, TX 77375

Why Accreditation Is Important

When you attend an accredited institution, you are attending a school that has undergone a rigorous process that evaluates educational quality. It's not easy to become or remain an accredited institution. The rules and regulations are strict, precise and designed to protect students. Here are some of the benefits:

  • A reliable indicator of quality
  • Approved program of study
  • Qualified instructors
  • Recognition by employers nationwide

Accreditations

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
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