Accounting - Certificate of Achievement

This program map only provides one possible pathway for degree and/or certificate obtainment and is for reference only. Please schedule an appointment with a counselor to develop your individualized Student Education Plan.

This program is designed for students preparing for, or advancing in careers in accounting and related finance careers. The program is designed to prepare students a variety of beyond entry level positions such as office manager, accounting supervisor, cost accountant, tax preparer, financial statement analyst, auditor, and commercial banker. Completion of this certificate will indicate to employers that these students have demonstrated proficiency in financial accounting, managerial accounting, tax accounting, and computer applications used in the accounting process such as QuickBooks (computer accounting software) and Excel (spreadsheet software).

The pathway below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program. Individual circumstances might require some changes to this pathway. It is always recommended that you meet with an academic counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.

Record common bookkeeping and accrual transactions in an accounting information system.

Explain and analyze business transactions involving assets, liabilities, equities, revenues and expenses.

Prepare and read a set of financial statements consisting of an income statement, balance sheet, statement of stockholders’ equity and statement of cash flows.

Perform common managerial/cost accounting analyses to help managers make better decisions.

Prepare a basic individual and small business tax return and assist an individual or small business owner with common tax issues.

Be proficient in the use of computer applications such as QuickBooks and Excel.

Perform an effective analysis of financial statement information.

Program Map

Requirement
GE General Education
E Elective

Fall Year 1

6 units
ACCT 170
Introduction to Tax Accounting
A survey of the laws, procedures, returns, and subsidiary schedules involved in the preparation of federal and state personal tax returns. This course meets the continuing education requirements of the California Tax Preparer Program. This course is not open to students who have completed ACCT 305.
            CBIS 141
            Microsoft Excel-Comprehensive
            Manage and analyze information using spreadsheets for more informed decisions. Some skills covered are applying formatting, creating calculations, using functions, creating Pivot Tables and Pivot Charts, developing macros, sharing data, and writing VBA code.
            1. Advisories: CBIS 101
            2. Advisories: CBIS 371
            3. Advisories: CS 102

                    Spring Year 1

                    9 units
                    ACCT 132
                    Financial Accounting 2
                    An introduction to the role of financial accounting in business and the accounting process. Topics include recognition, measurement, and classification of business events; analyzing and recording financial investment, liability and equity transactions; and performance evaluation. This is the second semester of a two semester course. This course is not open to students who have received credit for ACCT130.
                    1. Prerequisite: ACCT 131
                            ACCT 160
                            Introduction Financial Statement Analysis
                            An introduction to the analysis, interpretation, and research of financial statement information.
                            1. Prerequisite: ACCT 130
                            2. Prerequisite: ACCT 131
                            3. Prerequisite: ACCT 132
                            4. Prerequisite: ACCT 317
                            5. Prerequisite: ACCT 318
                                    ACCT 150
                                    Introduction to Accounting Information Systems
                                    An introduction to the development and analysis of accounting information systems including the use of a commercially-used small business accounting management system (QuickBooks). This course is not open to students who have received credit for Accounting 110.
                                    1. Prerequisite: ACCT 130
                                    2. Prerequisite: ACCT 131
                                    3. Prerequisite: ACCT 132
                                    4. Prerequisite: ACCT 317
                                    5. Prerequisite: ACCT 318

                                            Fall Year 2

                                            3 units
                                            ACCT 140
                                            Managerial Accounting
                                            Introduces the analysis and techniques for aiding management in planning and controlling decisions, and the use of accounting data for budgeting, cost control, pricing, evaluation of performance and general decision making. This course is not open to students who have received credit for ACCT 123 and/or ACCT 124.
                                            1. Prerequisite: ACCT 131
                                            2. Prerequisite: ACCT 132