Accounting (Certificate N0459)
Business Division
The Accounting Certificate provides basic accounting skills combined with in-depth training in a variety of accounting concepts, preparing the student for entry-level positions and/or professional advancement in a wide selection of accounting jobs. These jobs include general accounting, cost accounting, payroll, inventory management, asset management, accounts receivable, accounts payable, budgets and forecast, forecast, financial analysis, etc.
Required Courses
Course Prefix | Course Name | Units |
---|---|---|
BUSA 7 | Principles of Accounting - Financial | 5 |
BUSA 8 | Principles of Accounting - Managerial | 5 |
BUSA 52 | Intermediate Accounting I | 3 |
BUSA 52B | Intermediate Accounting II | 3 |
BUSA 75 | QuickBooks for Accounting | 3 |
BUSA 76 | Excel for Accounting | 3 |
BUSM 20 | Principles of Business | 3 |
Required Electives | ||
Choose one course from the following: | 3-4 | |
Cost Accounting | ||
Federal Income Tax Law | ||
Personal Financial Planning | ||
Total Units | 28-29 |
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, a student will be able to:
- Analyze and record transactions using a journal and a ledger, of varying degrees of difficulty including adjusting, and closing entries.
- Interpret accounting statements.
- Explain the role of the managerial accountant and describe the uses of managerial accounting information.
Review Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for this program.