Accounting - Bookkeeping (Certificate E0504)

Business Division
The Accounting - Bookkeeping Certificate provides basic accounting skills and knowledge, preparing the student for entry-level positions as an accounting clerk in areas such as bookkeeping, accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory tracing/reporting, bank reconciliation, expense reporting, and account analysis.

Required Courses

Course Prefix Course Name Units
BUSA 7Principles of Accounting - Financial5
or BUSA 72 Bookkeeping - Accounting
BUSA 75QuickBooks for Accounting3
BUSA 76Excel for Accounting3
Total Units11

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, a student will be able to:

  • Explain the concept of double-entry accounting within the categories of asset, liability, owner's equity, revenue and expense account.
  • Use computerized accounting software to process accounting transactions.
  • Analyze business transactions, and journalize and post transactions to ledger accounts.

    Review Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for this program.

Looking for guidance? A counselor can help.This Guided Pathways for Success (GPS) is a suggested sequence of coursework needed for program completion. It is not an official educational plan. Schedule an appointment with a counselor or advisor as soon as possible to create an individualized Mountie Academic Plan (MAP) specific to your goals and needs.

Plan of Study Grid
Spring TermUnits
BUSA 75 QuickBooks for Accounting 3
BUSA 76 Excel for Accounting 3
Certificate: Accounting- Bookkeeping E0504 4  
Submit petition to Admissions Records Submit petition to Admissions Records  
 Units6
 Total Units6
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