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Course Level SLOs Degree Level SLOs Certificate Level SLOs
  • Accounting
    Certificates:



  • Accounting (T0502)                                            
  • Accounting: Bookkeeping (E0504)                            
  • Accounting: Computerized (L0503)                
  • Accounting: Financial Planning (L0599)                    
  • Accounting: Managerial (L0533)                      
  • Accounting: Payroll (E0505)                                        
The Accounting and Management department offers these six Accounting certificates:
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  • Accounting (T0502)
  • Accounting: Bookkeeping (E0504)
  • Accounting: Computerized (L0503)
  • Accounting: Financial Planning (L0599)
  • Accounting: Managerial (L0533)
  • Accounting: Payroll (E0505)
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Accounting Certificate (T0502)

The Accounting Certificate incorporates various accounting courses that prepare the student for entry-level positions and/or professional advancement in a wide variety of accounting jobs.

These jobs include:
  • -- general accounting
  • -- cost accounting
  • -- payroll
  • -- inventory management
  • -- payroll
  • -- asset management
  • -- credit and collections
  • -- financial analysis
Click here to download a pdf copy of the certificate requirements for:
Accounting Certificate (T0502)

To find out more about any of the courses, click on the course number below.

Requirements for the Certificate:
  Required Courses:
Completion of the Accounting: Financial Planning Certificate (21 units) or Accounting: Managerial Certificate (19 units) as follows:
  • BUSA 7 -- Principles of Accounting - Financial (5.0 units) CSU, UC
  • BUSA 8 -- Principles of Accounting - Managerial (5.0 units) CSU, UC
  • BUSA 21 -- Cost Accounting (4.0 units)
    • --or--
  • BUSA 58 -- Federal Income Tax Law (3.0 units)
  • BUSA 75 -- Using Microcomputers in Financial Accounting (1.0 unit)
    • --or--
  • BUSA 81 -- Work Experience in Accounting (1.0 unit)
  • BUSA 76 -- Using Microcomputers in Financial Managerial (1.0 unit)
    • --or--
  • BUSA 81 -- Work Experience in Accounting (1.0 unit)
  • BUSO 25 -- Business Communications (3.0 units) CSU

Plus the following courses:
  • BUSA 21 -- Cost Accounting (4.0 units)
    • --or--
  • BUSA 58 -- Federal Income Tax Law (3.0 units)
  • BUSA 52 -- Intermmediate Accounting (3.0 units)
  • BUSA 70 -- Payroll and Tax Accounting (3.0 units)
  • BUSM 20 -- Principles of Business (3.0 units) CSU, UC
Total units = 30.0 -- 32.0

Option BUSA 21 or BUSA 58: Take whichever course you have not previously taken.

Certificate Level Student Learning Outcomes:


Students completing the Accounting (T0502) Certificate will:
  1. have discovered new knowledge that relate to discipline, technical and human skills, enabling them to be productive members of the community.
  2. have developed a genuine professional interest in topics related to the courses completed that will contribute toward motivation for life-long learning.
  3. have developed the ability to relate material from each course completed to their current and future professional needs, even if these needs fall into a different discipline.
NOTE:  Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of this information; however, students should consult the college catalog for the most current and accurate information regarding degrees, certificates, or courses.
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Accounting: Bookkeeping Certificate (E0504)

The Bookkeeping Certificate provides the student with the basic skills and knowledge for entry-level positions within the clerical/accounting field.

Common duties performed in this field are:
  • -- posting transaction to journals / ledgers
  • -- accounts receivable
  • -- accounts payable
  • -- inventory tracking / reporting
  • -- bank reconciliation
  • -- expense reporting
  • -- account analysis
Click here to download a pdf copy of the certificate requirements for:
Accounting: Bookkeeping Certificate (E0504)

To find out more about any of the courses, click on the course number below.

Requirements for the Certificate:
  Required Courses:
Completion of the Accounting: Financial Planning Certificate (21 units) or Accounting: Managerial Certificate (19 units) as follows:
  • BUSA 7 -- Principles of Accounting - Financial (5.0 units) CSU, UC
    • --or--
  • BUSA 72 -- Bookkeeping - Accounting (5.0 units)
  • BUSA 53 -- Ten-Key Calculations (2.0 units)
    • --or--
  • BUSA 81 -- Work Experience in Accounting (1.0 unit)
  • BUSO 5 -- Business English (3.0 units)
    • --or--
  • BUSO 25 -- Business Communications (3.0 units) CSU
Total units = 9.0 -- 10.0

NOTE:  BUSA 7 can be substituted for BUSA 72 for those students pursuing a higher level certificate / degree or plan on taking a course for which BUSA 7 is a prerequisite.

Certificate Level Student Learning Outcomes:


Students completing the Accounting: Bookkeeping (E0504) Certificate will:
  1. have discovered new knowledge that relate to discipline, technical and human skills, enabling them to be productive members of the community.
  2. have developed a genuine professional interest in topics related to the courses completed that will contribute toward motivation for life-long learning.
  3. have developed the ability to relate material from each course completed to their current and future professional needs, even if these needs fall into a different discipline.
NOTE:  Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of this information; however, students should consult the college catalog for the most current and accurate information regarding degrees, certificates, or courses.
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Accounting: Computerized Certificate (L0503)

The Computerized Accounting Certificate provides the student with basic accounting skills and knowledge together with additional training in computer applications common to the accounting industry.  This certificate program prepares the student for an entry-level position as a computerized accounting clerk.

Common duties performed in this field are utilization of accounting software programs for:
  • -- posting transaction to journals / ledgers
  • -- accounts receivable
  • -- accounts payable
  • -- inventory tracking / reporting
  • -- bank reconciliation
  • -- expense reporting
  • -- account analysis
Click here to download a pdf copy of the certificate requirements for:
Accounting: Computerized Certificate (L0503)

To find out more about any of the courses, click on the course number below.

Requirements for the Certificate:
  Required Courses:
Completion of the Accounting: Financial Planning Certificate (21 units) or Accounting: Managerial Certificate (19 units) as follows:
  • BUSA 7 -- Principles of Accounting - Financial (5.0 units) CSU, UC
    • --or--
  • BUSA 72 -- Bookkeeping - Accounting (5.0 units)
  • BUSA 53 -- Ten-Key Calculations (2.0 units)
    • --or--
  • BUSA 81 -- Work Experience in Accounting (1.0 unit)
  • BUSO 5 -- Business English (3.0 units)
    • --or--
  • BUSO 25 -- Business Communications (3.0 units) CSU
   Plus Select the following courses:
  • BUSA 75 -- Using Microcomputers in Financial Accounting (1.0 unit)
    • --or--
  • BUSA 81 -- Work Experience in Accounting (1.0 unit)
  • BUSA 76 -- Using Microcomputers in Financial Managerial (1.0 unit)
    • --or--
  • BUSA 81 -- Work Experience in Accounting (1.0 unit)
  • CISB 15 -- Microcomputer Applications (4.0 units) CSU, UC
   Plus Select 3.5 units from:
  • BUSA 81 -- Work Experience in Accounting (1.0 unit)
  • CISB 11 -- Computer Information Systems (3.5 units) CSU, UC
  • CISB 13 -- Microsoft Windows (2.0 units) CSU
  • CISB 21 -- Microsoft Excel (4.0 units)
  • CISW 11 -- Introduction to Internet Technologies (4.0 units) CSU
  • CISB 31 -- Microsoft Word (3.0 units)
Total units = 18.5 -- 19.5

Certificate Level Student Learning Outcomes:


Students completing the Accounting: Computerized (L0503) Certificate will:
  1. will be able to develop consolidated financial statements.
  2. have discovered new knowledge that relate to discipline, technical and human skills, enabling them to be productive members of the community.
  3. have developed a genuine professional interest in topics related to the courses completed that will contribute toward motivation for life-long learning.
  4. have developed the ability to relate material from each course completed to their current and future professional needs, even if these needs fall into a different discipline.
NOTE:  Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of this information; however, students should consult the college catalog for the most current and accurate information regarding degrees, certificates, or courses.
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Accounting: Financial Planning Certificate (L0599)

The Financial Planning Certificate provides the student with basic accounting skills combined with specialized training in financial planning.  Students completing this certificate can assist companies within the areas of budgeting, tax, and financial planning.

Click here to download a pdf copy of the certificate requirements for:
Accounting: Financial Planning Certificate (L0599)

To find out more about any of the courses, click on the course number below.

Requirements for the Certificate:
  Required Courses:
Completion of the Accounting: Financial Planning Certificate (21 units) or Accounting: Managerial Certificate (19 units) as follows:
  • BUSA 7 -- Principles of Accounting - Financial (5.0 units) CSU, UC
  • BUSA 8 -- Principles of Accounting - Managerial (5.0 units) CSU, UC
  • BUSA 58 -- Federal Income Tax Law (3.0 units)
  • BUSA 71 -- Financial Planning (3.0 units)
  • BUSA 75 -- Using Microcomputers in Financial Accounting (1.0 unit)
    • --or--
  • BUSA 81 -- Work Experience in Accounting (1.0 unit)
  • BUSA 76 -- Using Microcomputers in Financial Managerial (1.0 unit)
    • --or--
  • BUSA 81 -- Work Experience in Accounting (1.0 unit)
  • BUSO 25 -- Business Communications (3.0 units) CSU
Total units = 21.0

Certificate Level Student Learning Outcomes:


Students completing the Accounting: Financial Planning (L0599) Certificate will:
  1. be able to develop consolidated financial statements.
  2. have discovered new knowledge that relate to discipline, technical and human skills, enabling them to be productive members of the community.
  3. have developed a genuine professional interest in topics related to the courses completed that will contribute toward motivation for life-long learning.
  4. have developed the ability to relate material from each course completed to their current and future professional needs, even if these needs fall into a different discipline.
NOTE:  Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of this information; however, students should consult the college catalog for the most current and accurate information regarding degrees, certificates, or courses.
Send questions or comments about this Web site to the  Business Division's  Web Content Manager .
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Accounting: Managerial Certificate (L0533)

The Managerial Accounting Certificate provides basic accounting skills and knowledge concentrating in the area of managerial accounting.  This prepares students for entry-level positions within the managerial accounting segment.

Common duties performed in this field include:
  • -- cost analysis
  • -- budget preparation
  • -- variance analysis
  • -- expense reporting
  • -- account analysis
  • -- and preparation of various reports to help management
        make decisions
Click here to download a pdf copy of the certificate requirements for:
Accounting: Managerial Certificate (L0533)

To find out more about any of the courses, click on the course number below.

Requirements for the Certificate:
  Required Courses:
Completion of the Accounting: Financial Planning Certificate (21 units) or Accounting: Managerial Certificate (19 units) as follows:
  • BUSA 7 -- Principles of Accounting - Financial (5.0 units) CSU, UC
  • BUSA 8 -- Principles of Accounting - Managerial (5.0 units) CSU, UC
  • BUSA 21 -- Cost Accounting (4.0 units)
  • BUSA 75 -- Using Microcomputers in Financial Accounting (1.0 unit)
    • --or--
  • BUSA 81 -- Work Experience in Accounting (1.0 unit)
  • BUSA 76 -- Using Microcomputers in Financial Managerial (1.0 unit)
    • --or--
  • BUSA 81 -- Work Experience in Accounting (1.0 unit)
  • BUSO 25 -- Business Communications (3.0 units) CSU
Total units = 19.0

Certificate Level Student Learning Outcomes:


Students completing the Accounting: Managerial (L0533) Certificate will:
  1. be able to develop consolidated financial statements.
  2. have discovered new knowledge that relate to discipline, technical and human skills, enabling them to be productive members of the community.
  3. have developed a genuine professional interest in topics related to the courses completed that will contribute toward motivation for life-long learning.
  4. have developed the ability to relate material from each course completed to their current and future professional needs, even if these needs fall into a different discipline.
NOTE:  Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of this information; however, students should consult the college catalog for the most current and accurate information regarding degrees, certificates, or courses.
Send questions or comments about this Web site to the  Business Division's  Web Content Manager .
Use of this Web server is subject to the Mt. San Antonio College Terms of Use  and  Privacy Policy .

Accounting: Payroll Certificate (E0505)

The Payroll Certificate combines basic accounting skills with specialized training in payroll, preparing the student for entry-level positions within the payroll segment of accounting.

Common duties performed in this field include:
  • -- payroll tax reporting
  • -- maintenance of payroll accounting systems
  • -- posting payroll transactions to journals / ledgers
Click here to download a pdf copy of the certificate requirements for:
Accounting: Payroll Certificate (E0505)

To find out more about any of the courses, click on the course number below.

Requirements for the Certificate:
  Required Courses:
Completion of the Accounting: Financial Planning Certificate (21 units) or Accounting: Managerial Certificate (19 units) as follows:
  • BUSA 7 -- Principles of Accounting - Financial (5.0 units) CSU, UC
  • BUSA 72 -- Bookkeeping - Accounting (5.0 units)
  • BUSA 53 -- Ten-Key Calculations (2.0 units)
    • --or--
  • BUSA 81 -- Work Experience in Accounting (1.0 unit)
  • BUSO 5 -- Business English (3.0 units)
    • --or--
  • BUSO 25 -- Business Communications (3.0 units) CSU
   Plus the following courses:
  • BUSA 70 -- Payroll and Tax Accounting (3.0 units)
  • BUSA 75 -- Using Microcomputers in Financial Accounting (1.0 unit)
    • --or--
  • BUSA 81 -- Work Experience in Accounting (1.0 unit)
  • BUSA 76 -- Using Microcomputers in Financial Managerial (1.0 unit)
    • --or--
  • BUSA 81 -- Work Experience in Accounting (1.0 unit)
Total units = 14.0 -- 15.0

Certificate Level Student Learning Outcomes:


Students completing the Accounting: Payroll (E0505) Certificate will:
  1. have discovered new knowledge that relate to discipline, technical and human skills, enabling them to be productive members of the community.
  2. have developed a genuine professional interest in topics related to the courses completed that will contribute toward motivation for life-long learning.
  3. have developed the ability to relate material from each course completed to their current and future professional needs, even if these needs fall into a different discipline.
NOTE:  Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of this information; however, students should consult the college catalog for the most current and accurate information regarding degrees, certificates, or courses.
Send questions or comments about this Web site to the  Business Division's  Web Content Manager .
Use of this Web server is subject to the Mt. San Antonio College Terms of Use  and  Privacy Policy .
 
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