Computerized Accounting for the Workplace - Formerly Computerized Accounting - Major #2056

Certificate of Achievement Program Map
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The program map below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program. Individual circumstances might require some changes to this path. It is always recommended that you meet with your pathway counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.


The Computerized Accounting for the Workplace Certificate of Achievement is designed for entry-level employment as an account clerk using various software packages and the latest in business technology to perform various accounting functions.


Upon completion of the program, students will:
  1. 2. Record and enter transactions into an accounting system in both a manual and a computerized environment.
  2. 1. Develop accounting information to meet the needs of both external and internal users.
  3. 3. Demonstrate an understanding of accounting functions and skills required in the workplace.
Effective Term: 2024 Fall Semester

Term 1

5-6 units

ACCTG 4A
Financial Accounting

4 units
Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
This course explores what financial accounting is, why it is important, and how it is used by investors and creditors to make decisions. It covers the accounting information system and the recording and reporting of business transactions with a focus on the accounting cycle, financial statements, and statement analysis. This course includes issues relating to asset, liability, and equity valuation, revenue and expense recognition, cash flows, internal controls, and ethics. (A, CSU, UC)
Course Details:
  1. Advisory: CIT 12
  2. Advisory: CIT 15
    1. CSU Transfer Course

      Beginning Excel or Spreadsheet Fundamentals

      1-2 units

      BT 24
      Beginning Excel

      1 unit
      Effective Term: 2024 Spring Semester
      In this course, students will learn to use Excel when creating a worksheet, formatting the worksheet, using formulas and functions, enhancing the display of workbooks, and creating graphs. (A, CSU)
      Course Details:
          1. CSU Transfer Course
            or

            CIT 23
            Spreadsheet Fundamentals

            2 units
            Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
            In this course you will learn to use workbooks and worksheets, create and format worksheets, use formulas and functions, create charts, integrate spreadsheets with other programs, integrate spreadsheets with the World Wide Web, and create macros. (A, CSU)
            Course Details:
                1. CSU Transfer Course

                  Term 2

                  9 units

                  ACCTG 56
                  Payroll Accounting

                  3 units
                  Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
                  This course covers payroll accounting, including computing gross wages, tax withholdings, net pay, and employer payroll taxes. It also includes maintaining payroll records, journalizing payroll transactions, and preparing federal payroll tax forms. (A, CSU)
                  Course Details:
                  1. Prerequisite: ACCTG 4A
                    1. CSU Transfer Course

                      ACCTG 70
                      QuickBooks Fundamentals

                      3 units
                      Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
                      This course is an introduction to accounting procedures and applications using QuickBooks including setting up companies, general ledger, sales processing, accounts receivable, purchasing, accounts payable, matching bank transactions, and payroll. (A, CSU)
                      Course Details:
                      1. Advisory: ACCTG 4A
                        1. CSU Transfer Course

                          ACCTG 19
                          Work Experience Education

                          3 units
                          Effective Term: 2024 Fall Semester
                          The purpose of this course is to create a supervised employment experience extending the classroom to a real-life occupational employment opportunity in the accounting area. This course requires collaborative learning objectives established specific to accounting. (A, CSU)
                          Course Details:
                          1. Prerequisite: ACCTG 4A
                            1. CSU Transfer Course
                              Total: 14-15 units