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.
