Accounting Certificate

The Accounting Certificate is a program of introductory courses designed for students with little or no work experience. The certificate provides you with an introduction to business technology, communication, and basic accounting skills. It will prepare you for entry-level positions as an accounting clerk, accounts payable/accounts receivable clerk, office financial clerk, payroll assistant, and other positions in an office or business environment.

Assumptions:

• You have basic computer and internet knowledge
• Minimum placement in AENGL 093 or ENGLP 093
• We recommend that you have mathematical ability equivalent to Math 60 or Business Math (BUS 130)

Program Requirement Sheet

Certificate Pathway

This is a suggested certificate pathway, a sequence of courses to earn the degree completely online. Please connect with an advisor to customize your program to meet your needs.

 - Fall    - Winter    - Spring    - Summer

Quarter 1

Course #	Qtr. Offered	Course Title	Requirements	Credits
ACCT 101		Accounting Fundamentals	Minimum placement in AENGL 093 or Bridge 093.	5
BUS 130		Business Mathematics	MATH 047 or PREP 047 or equivalent with a grade of 2.0 or higher, or appropriate score on Math Placement Test, or advisor recommendation. Minimum placement into AENGL 093 or ENGLP 093. Variable credits, maximum of 5	5
BSTEC 224		Spreadsheet (Excel)	N/A	5

Total: 15 credits

Quarter 2

Course #	Qtr. Offered	Course Title	Requirements	Credits
BSTEC 110		Business Communications	BSTEC 107 and 130 recommended.	5
ACCT 201		Principals of Accounting	ACCT 101 or instructor permission.	5
ACCT 254		Payroll tax	ACCT 101 or instructor permission.	5

Total: 15 credits

Quarter 3

Course #	Qtr. Offered	Course Title	Requirements	Credits
BSTEC 294		Career Management	N/A	3
BSTEC 260		Supervision and Management Skills: CD	N/A	5
ACCT 216		QuickBooks Online	ACCT 101 or instructor permission	5

Total: 13 credits

Grand Total: 43 credits