Certificate in Computerized Accounting: The rise of technology over the years has exerted tremendous influence in the accounting field, where relevant software programs are the rule, rather than the exception. Bookkeeping and accounting professionals utilize these digital tools to more rapidly, accurately and efficiently record, store and process financial information. Computerized accounting programs enable accounting personnel at every level to generate financial statements, payroll reports, sales and inventory information, and budget forecasts. Computers also link and integrate accounting data with other company information that is readily available and cost effective. Most higher education accounting and bookkeeping programs offer computer training that is necessary in today's high-tech accounting environment.