Bookkeeping, Certificate of Achievement
Bookkeeping, Certificate of Achievement
Successful completion of the Bookkeeping Program will provide the skills necessary for an entry-level job as a bookkeeper, accounting clerk or auditing clerk. Students will learn how to keep accurate accounting records for assets, liabilities, and equity, including revenues, expenses, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll. They will be able to complete bank reconciliations, payroll tax reports, and simple federal and state income tax returns. A code of ethics will be stressed throughout the program. Students who successfully complete this program may continue their education by taking additional courses that lead to an Associate Degree in Bookkeeping or an Associate Degree Accounting.
| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| BUS V02 | Income Tax Fundamentals | 3 |
| BUS V03 | Introduction to Accounting | 3 |
| BUS V04 | Computerized Payroll Accounting | 3 |
| BUS V07A | Business Calculations | 3 |
| BUS V08 | Computerized Accounting | 3 |
| BUS V17 | Computer Applications | 3 |
| Total Units | 18 | |
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Units/Hours | |
| BUS V02 | Income Tax Fundamentals | 3 |
| BUS V03 | Introduction to Accounting | 3 |
| BUS V08 | Computerized Accounting | 3 |
| Units/Hours | 9 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| BUS V04 | Computerized Payroll Accounting | 3 |
| BUS V07A | Business Calculations | 3 |
| BUS V17 or BUS V62 | Computer Applications or Microsoft Excel | 3 |
| Units/Hours | 9 | |
| Total Units/Hours | 18 | |