Accounting - Payroll
Business Division
Certificate E0505
The Accounting - Payroll Certificate provides basic accounting skills and knowledge combined with specialized training in payroll, preparing the student for entry-level clerical positions within the payroll segment of accounting. Common duties performed include payroll tax reporting, payroll accounting systems maintenance, and posting payroll transactions to journals/ledgers.
Required Courses
| Course Prefix | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BUSA 7 | Principles of Accounting - Financial | 5 |
| or BUSA 72 | Bookkeeping - Accounting | |
| BUSA 70 | Payroll and Tax Accounting | 3 |
| BUSA 75 | Using Microcomputers in Financial Accounting | 1 |
| BUSA 76 | Using Microcomputers in Managerial Accounting | 1-3 |
| or BUSA 68 | Business Mathematics | |
| Total Units | 10-12 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, a student will be able to:
- identify payroll records required by the employer in preparation for filing tax forms for Social Security, federal and state income tax, state disability benefits, and federal and state unemployment
- calculate wages and withholding amounts in payroll problems
- assemble payroll record keeping requirements for employers under current state and federal laws
Review Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for this program.
