Certificate of Achievement - General Accounting
Catalog and Addendum 2009-2010
Students will develop the knowledge and skills required of an accountant: compiling and analyzing business records and preparing financial reports such as income statements, balance sheets, cost studies, and tax reports.
To earn a certificate of achievement, students must complete each course used to meet a certificate requirement with a "C" grade or better. Certificate requirements are available in the evening and on weekends. Some are also available in the day. At least 25 percent of the units must be completed at DVC. Requests for course substitution are made to the accounting and information management department chairperson.
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Required courses |
Units |
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BUSIM 145 |
Business Spreadsheet Applications |
2 |
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BUSAC 186 |
Principles of Accounting I |
4 |
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BUSAC 187 |
Principles of Accounting II |
4 |
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Plus at least 3 units from: |
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BUSAC 182 |
Computer Income Tax Preparation - Individuals |
1.5 |
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BUSAC 185 |
QuickBooks Accounting for Business I |
1.5 |
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BUSAC 188 |
Quickbooks Accounting for Business II |
1.5 |
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BUSAC 190 |
Payroll Accounting |
1.5 |
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COOP 170 |
Occupational Work Experience Education |
1-3 |
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BUS 250 |
Business Communications I |
3 |
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BUS 240 |
Business Statistics |
3 |
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Total units required |
13 |
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Certificate of achievement in General Accounting (DataTel code CA.ACTGN.D)
This program provides students with accounting skills and appreciation for the role accounting plays in business operations, financial statements, the accounting cycle, and preparing financial information for different business types.
SLO#1. Students will be able to produce accurate financial statements for a company and communicate a company's financial position.
SLO#2. Students will be able to construct basic accounting documents and solve case problems related to the accounting cycle utilizing appropriate technology.
SLO#3. Students will be able to analyze existing documents by verifying the accuracy of information for a company and performing necessary reconciliation.
SLO#4. Students will be able to compare and contrast the financial information prepared for different types of business entity.
SLOs updated 11/5/2009 2:37:11 PM
