Advanced Bookkeeping Certificate
Division: Business and Computer Information Systems
PROGRAM CODE: 2C40657
The Advanced Bookkeeping Certificate is designed to prepare students for a more advanced, full-charge bookkeeping position in the private sector areas such as small business, financial service, wholesale and retail business, manufacturing, or pursuing self-employment opportunities. After completing the program, you’ll be prepared for entry-level employment opportunities in the accounting/bookkeeping fields. Accounting/bookkeeping employment opportunities include positions in accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory control, as well as a variety of trainee/internship positions. A minimum grade of C is required in each course taken. This certificate requires 16 units.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses (16 units): | ||
| ACCT 101AF | Financial Accounting | 5 |
| ACCT 101BF | Managerial Accounting | 5 |
| ACCT 107 F | Computerized Accounting with QuickBooks | 3 |
| or ACCT 230 F | Excel for Accountants | |
| or CIS 106 F | Beginning Spreadsheet (MS Excel) | |
| BUS 111 F | Business Communications | 3 |
| or BUS 211 F | Critical Reasoning and Writing for Business (formerly Writing for Business) | |
| or BUS 211HF | Honors Critical Reasoning and Writing for Business (formerly Honors Writing for Business) | |
| Total Units | 16 | |
Outcome 1: Demonstrate an understanding of accrual basis accounting and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to prepare the general-purpose financial statements: Income Statement, Retained Earnings Statement, Balance Sheet, and Statement of Cash Flows.
Outcome 2: Demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of accounting information system to identify, measure,analyze, interpret, and communicate financial information to management in the decision-making processes associated with all aspects of business operations.
Outcome 3: Demonstrate an understanding of the accounting cycle including the adjusting and closing process to prepare the financial statements according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Outcome 4: Demonstrate proficiency in a computerized accounting software to input routine cash and credit transactions involving sales, purchases, expenses, and employees.
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