Accounting Clerk in Government Accounting Certificate of Specialization: Not Transcript Reported

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Related Degrees & Certificates

Program	Units
AS Associate in Science Degree Program
Accounting	60 units
CA Certificate of Achievement
Accounting	23.5 - 25.5 units
CS Certificate of Specialization: Not Transcript Reported
Individual Tax Preparer	13 units

Career Opportunities

Staff Accountants in governmental agencies, hospitals, and schools.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing this program will be able to:

Apply critical thinking and analytical skills in decision-making and problem-solving.
Understand and apply governmental accounting principles to prepare financial reports.
Prepare governmental budgets and perform the necessary steps for completing the governmental accounting cycle.
Understand the principles in accounting for not-for-profit organizations and how it differs from financial accounting.

Program Overview

The Accounting Program is accredited by the Accreditation Council of Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

The Accounting Clerk in Government Accounting Certificate prepares students for positions in governmental agencies and no for-profit organizations. The differences between Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards (GASB) will be explored through the various courses.

NOTE: This certificate is not transcripted and is not eligible for Financial Aid.

Program Requirements

Required Courses		Units
ACTG 100	Accounting Procedures	3 units
ACTG 103	Ten-Key Skills	0.5 units
ACTG 121	Financial Accounting	4 units
ACTG 154	Governmental and Nonprofit Accounting	3 units
ACTG 200	QuickBooks	3 units
BCM. 225	Spreadsheets I: Excel	1 unit

Total Required Units: 14.5