Small Business Accounting CERT

Build practical accounting and technology skills that prepare you for real small‑business roles.
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Program Overview

With Anoka-Ramsey's Small Business Accounting certificate, you’ll learn the core skills that keep businesses running — budgeting, payroll, financial reporting and more. Courses in Excel, computerized accounting systems and financial statement preparation introduce you to the tools and technology today’s employers expect.
CERT
Certificate
Coon Rapids, Cambridge, Online
17
Credits Course List
Why Anoka-Ramsey

Accounting Advantages That Add Up

  1. Support from Day One

    From personalized advising to small class sizes and approachable faculty, you’ll join a community that believes in your success and provides guidance at every step.
  2. Accredited for Quality

    Anoka-Ramsey's accounting and business programs are ACBSP‑accredited, which means it meets strong national standards and prepares you for future jobs.
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  3. A Smart Investment in Your Future

    At Anoka‑Ramsey students save an average of about 65% per credit compared to regional public and private universities. With scholarships, resources and clear pathways forward, Anoka‑Ramsey helps you start strong, build confidence and invest in your future with purpose.
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Outcomes

Prepared for Career or Transfer

This certificate gives you practical skills for roles like bookkeeping support, office administration with financial duties, payroll assistant, or small business accounting support. By completing the small business accounting certificate, you will be able to:
  • Prepare accurate journal entries and financial statements.
  • Use critical thinking to analyze and solve real business problems.
  • Use common business technologies to complete accounting tasks such as payroll, budgeting and data management.
Many of the program courses can be applied toward degrees in accounting and business, giving you options to continue your education at Anoka-Ramsey when you are ready.

Meet the Faculty & Staff

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