Accounting: Bookkeeping - 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 business careers. The program is designed to prepare students a variety of beyond entry level positions such as office manager, accounts payable and accounts receivable supervisor, and accounting supervisor. Completion of this certificate will indicate to employers that these students have demonstrated proficiency in bookkeeping, payroll tax, and computer applications used in the accounting process such as QuickBooks (computer accounting software), 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, statement of owner's equity, and balance sheet

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

Program Map

Requirement
GE General Education
E Elective

Fall Year 1

9 units
ACCT 105
Introduction to Accounting
A study of the major areas of accounting to provide an overview of financial, managerial and tax accounting.
            ACCT 317
            Bookkeeping 1
            A study of basic bookkeeping practices using accrual accounting concepts for sole proprietorships, with emphasis on manual techniques of data entry and financial statement preparation.
                      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 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
                                      ACCT 318
                                      Bookkeeping 2
                                      A continuation of the study of basic bookkeeping practices using accrual accounting concepts for partnerships and merchandising businesses, with emphasis on manual techniques of data entry and financial statement preparation.
                                      1. Prerequisite: ACCT 317
                                              ACCT 327
                                              Payroll Accounting
                                              A study of payroll computations, payroll record keeping, and the filing of quarterly and annual payroll tax reports. Topics include state disability insurance, unemployment insurance, and income taxes. Introduces, at the federal level, Social Security, unemployment insurance, and income tax and how these taxes affect the employee/employer.
                                              1. Prerequisite: ACCT 317