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The basic accounting certificate from Ensign College builds into a bachelor’s degree in applied business management from BYU-Idaho and will help you gain entry-level marketable skills.

What skills will I develop with this certificate?

  • Financial statement preparation
  • Financial statements evaluation
  • Computerized accounting
  • General ledger account reconciliation

What types of jobs can I get with this certificate?

  • Bookkeeper for small businesses
  • Accounts payable/receivable for corporations or non-profits
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What are the technology requirements for this degree?
Lightweight Computing Required
This degree requires a laptop with ability to run Microsoft Office apps like Word and Excel. Learn more about the technology tools needed to succeed with each certificate and degree.


All degrees offered through BYU-Pathway are made up of three certificates. The second and third certificates are already determined. If you start with the basic accounting certificate, these would be the certificates in your degree plan:

Basic Accounting
Business and Leadership Skills
Business Administration