Accounting - Bookkeeping (Certificate E0504)

Business Division
Certificate E05014

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
Fall TermUnits
BUSA 7 OR BUSA 72 5
 Units0
Spring Term
BUSA 75 QuickBooks for Accounting 3
BUSA 76 Excel for Accounting 3
Certificate: Accounting- Bookkeeping E0504 4
Submit petition: inside.mtsac.edu, Student Tab #45 5
 Units6
 Total Units6
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