Small Business Bookkeeping Certificate
Division: Business and Computer Information Systems
PROGRAM CODE: 2C40671A
The Small Business Bookkeeping Certificate prepares students to (1) manage the accounting needs of a small business using Quickbooks accounting software, and (2) succeed in an entry-level bookkeeping position in the private sector areas such as a small business, financial service, wholesale or retail business or self-employment opportunities. Students are exposed to theoretical and practical knowledge on introductory financial accounting focusing on the key functional areas of accounting and prudent financial management. A minimum grade of C is required in each course taken. This certificate requires 16-21 units.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses (9-11 units): | ||
| ACCT 100 F | Small Business Accounting | 3-5 |
| or ACCT 101AF | Financial Accounting | |
| or ACCT 102HF | Honors Financial Accounting | |
| ACCT 107 F | Computerized Accounting with QuickBooks | 3 |
| ACCT 230 F | Excel for Accountants | 3 |
| or CIS 106 F | Beginning Spreadsheet (MS Excel) | |
| Restricted Electives (7-10 units): | 7-10 | |
| Payroll Accounting | 3 | |
| Analysis of Financial Statements | 3 | |
| Ethics in Accounting | 3 | |
| Excel for Accountants | 3 | |
| Accounting Internship | 2-4 | |
or BUS 295 F | Business Internship (formerly BUS 061 F) | |
| Small Business Management | 3 | |
| Business Mathematics | 3 | |
| 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) | |
| Introduction to Personal Computers | 4 | |
or CIS 100HF | Honors Introduction to Personal Computers | |
| Total Units | 16-21 | |