Accounting Technician

Certificate of Achievement 
2022-2023

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About the Program

The Las Positas College Business Studies Program is designed to provide students with a broad understanding of business concepts and functions used in a wide range of careers. There are many areas of specialization available that fit current and projected needs of the ever-changing business environment. It is important that students work closely with business faculty and counselors to determine which degrees or certificates best support their individual career and/or transfer goals. Students may pursue programs to prepare for work, upgrade skills, or transfer to a four-year college or university.

About the Certificate

The primary objective of the Certificate of Achievement Accounting Technician Certificate of Achievement is to prepare students for entry-level employment in the fi eld of accounting or bookkeeping. Such careers are widely available throughout California and the rest of the country. Courses required for this certificate will allow students to become proficient in modern computerized accounting applications and other prominent software used in the business community, including QuickBooks. The certificate can also be an option for students who have graduated with a bachelor’s in any discipline and want to sit for the state’s CPA exam.

Career Opportunities

Accounting is a field ripe with job opportunities within various industries in corporate, government and nonprofit sectors. This
certificate prepares students for entry-level employment as an accounts clerk, bookkeeper, accounting technician, payroll
administrator, payroll clerk or tax preparer.

Program Outcomes

• Upon completion of the Certificate of Achievement in Accounting Technician, students are able to perform variety of functions in an accounting department including: maintain and update financial records, prepare and analyze financial statements, review bookkeepers' and clerks' work for accuracy and completeness, prepare individual income tax returns containing schedule A, B, C, D and E, maintain cost records and prepare and analyze budgets.

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Required Core: (27 Units) Units

Course	Units
BUSN 1A Financial Accounting	4
BUSN 1B Managerial Accounting	4
BUSN 40 Introduction to Business	3
BUSN 52 Business Communications	3
BUSN 55 Business Mathematics	3
BUSN 61 QuickBooks Accounting	2
BUSN 65 Federal Income Tax Accounting	3
CIS 54 Excel: Intro to Spreadsheets	4
CIS 73A Ten-Key Skill Development	1

Units

Units Category	Units
Total Units	27

Updated: July 2022