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Accounting Certificate

Part Time

This program roadmap represents one possible pathway to complete the program. Please see a counselor to create an education plan that is customized to meet your needs. This roadmap is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.

Catalog:
2024-25
Total Units:
39

First Year

Semester 1

9 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
Req
ACCT 301
Financial Accounting
4
RE
ECON 302 1
Principles of Macroeconomics
3
RC
CISA 315 2
Introduction to Electronic Spreadsheets
2

1 or BUS 110

2 CISA 315 is not part of the certificate, but it is a prerequisite for CISA 316

Semester 2

11 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
Req
ACCT 103
Intermediate Accounting - Part I
4
Req
ACCT 311
Managerial Accounting
4
RE
ACCT 341
Computerized Accounting
3

Second Year

Semester 3

10 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
Req
ACCT 104
Intermediate Accounting - Part II
4
Req
ACCT 111
Cost Accounting
3
Req
ACCT 361
Ethics, Fraud, and Legal Issues for Accountants
3

Semester 4

9 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
Req
ACCT 107
Auditing
3
RE
ACCT 123
Federal and California Individual Income Taxation
4
RE
CISA 316
Intermediate Electronic Spreadsheets
2
Explanation of Categories
Req Required Core A course that is required for this program
RE Restricted Elective A course selected from a list of elective courses specified for this program in the course list in the catalog, which can be replaced with another course from the same list
RC Recommended Course A course that is not part of this program but is included in its roadmap

Career path

Career Options:

This certificate prepares students for entry-level clerical and technical positions in various accounting careers.

Advising Notes:

  • Students should customize the restricted elective (RE) courses to meet their individual career goals. See the catalog for all of the options.

Scheduling Notes:

  • CISA 315 and 316 are offered in an 8-week format.

Published April 13, 2024

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