Accounting Certificate

PROGRAM CODE: 1C21094

The Accounting Certificate is designed to prepare the student for entry level job positions and/or professional advancement in a wide variety of accounting jobs. These jobs include general accounting, governmental accounting, cost accounting, inventory management, asset management, credit and collections, financial analysis, etc. To earn a certificate, complete the required courses as listed with a grade of C or better. At least 50% of all course work must be completed at Cypress College. This certificate requires a total of 19-20 units.

Required Courses are listed in suggested sequence (10 units):
ACCT 101 CFinancial Accounting5
ACCT 102 CManagerial Accounting5
Select three of the following courses (9-10 units):9-10
Comp Acct with QuickBooks3
Intermediate Accounting I3
Cost Accounting3
Ethics in Accounting3
Spreadsheet-Excel for Windows4
Introduction to Data Analytics3
Total Units19-20

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

Outcome 1: The Business and Computer Information Systems department seeks to create a dynamic learning ecosystem that prepares students for careers, position advancements and/or higher-level degrees through practical, realworld and community experiences in and out of the classroom. This program is designed to prepare the student for entry level positions and/or professional advancement in a wide variety of accounting jobs. These jobs include general accounting, governmental accounting, cost accounting, payroll, inventory management, asset management, credit and collections, financial analysis, etc.


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