2022-2023 College Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2022-2023 College Catalog

Computerized Accounting Specialist Certificate of Achievement


This program provides students who plan to enter the accounting field with knowledge of accounting principles and practices to record transactions for various types of businesses using a double-entry accounting system, as well as the latest commercial software, and the ability to analyze financial statements.

Program Student Learning Outcomes


Students who complete this program will be able to:

  • Prepare a set of basic financial statements.
  • Calculate and analyze common ratios and numerical relationships that are produced through the accounting cycle.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in processing the accounting cycle for a business using popular accounting software.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in communicating financial information in the subject area.
  • Present an oral presentation in the designated subject area.

REQUIRED COURSES:

Course ID Title Units
ACCT 1A   Financial Accounting 4
ACCT 1B * Managerial Accounting 4
ACCT 216  * Individual Income Tax 4
ACCT 221  * Accounting Information Systems 3
CIMA 104  + Spreadsheets - Excel 3
CIMA 223B  * Computerized Accounting - Quickbooks–Advanced 1.5
  Select from Restricted Electives 3

TOTAL UNITS FOR THE CERTIFICATE:


22.5

Restricted Electives:  
ACCT 120   Introduction to Financial Planning 3
ACCT 202A  * Intermediate Accounting I 3
ACCT 217  * Partnership and Corporate Taxation 3
ACCT 275  * Auditing 3

*Course has a prerequisite, corequisite, limitation, or recommended preparation; see course description.

+Completion of the A and B versions of this course can also be used to fulfill this requirement.