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Degree Associate Degree, Certificate

Areas of Study Business

Accounting Specialist Certificate

Certificate | SC Program: CT. 3464

This certificate builds directly on the Accounting Foundations Certificate, providing additional depth in accounting systems, technology, and specialized procedures. This certificate equips students to pursue roles such as accounting clerk or bookkeeper and prepares them for further advancement through later certificates or degree programs.

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Map your education by viewing the program map for the degree or certificate you’re interested in earning below. Meet with a counselor to create your official comprehensive education plan.

A program map shows all the required and recommended courses you need to graduate and a suggested order in which you should take them. The suggested sequence of courses is based on enrollment and includes all major and general education courses required for the degree.

Fall Semester, First Year

8 Units Total

ACCT 101

M 3

Basic Accounting I

ACCT 101

Units 3

This is an introductory accounting course covering the entire accounting cycle including transaction analysis, journalizing, posting, and preparation of financial statements. This course may be offered in a distance education format.

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BSOT 10

M 1

Excel for Windows I

BSOT 10

Units 1

Note: Students will require access to a computer with the same version of Microsoft Operating System and Office Suite being used in the course. Computer access is available on all Shasta College campuses.

This is an introductory course that introduces the concepts, principles, and uses of the EXCEL spreadsheet through multi-media lecture, demonstration, and discussion. Instruction will include use of the Windows environment by creating, editing, formatting, and printing worksheets, developing charts, graphs, and formulas and functions using relative and absolute cell reference. This course may be offered in a distance education format.

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BSOT 11

Excel for Windows II

BSOT 11

Units 1

Advisory: BSOT 10 with a grade of C or higher.

Note: Students will require access to a computer with the same version of Microsoft Operating System and Office Suite being used in the course. Computer access is available on all Shasta College campuses.

This course is designed to expand and improve worksheet skills through lecture, demonstration, and discussion. Instruction will include managing workbook data, using tables, analyzing table data, automating worksheet tasks, enhancing charts, and using what-if analysis. This course may be offered in a distance education format.

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ACCT 194

M 3

Income Tax

ACCT 194

Units 3

This is a basic course in income tax law intended to acquaint students with provisions of Federal and State Income Tax Law. It is designed for individuals or small business owners wanting to become better acquainted with the handling and processing of income tax returns and recent tax laws and developments. This course may be offered in a distance education format.

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Spring Semester, First Year

9 Units Total

ACCT 2

M 4

Financial Accounting

ACCT 2

Units 4

Note: To be successful in this course, it is recommended that students are proficient in reading and basic math skills. These basic math skills include addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and finding "x" within a mathematical equation. It is also recommended that students are proficient in the use of a computer and calculator. Proficiency in and/or familiarity with creating, editing, and formatting spreadsheets using Excel is also recommended.

This course is the study of accounting as an information system, examining why it is important and how it is used by investors, creditors, and others to make decisions. The course covers the accounting information system, including recording and reporting of business transactions with a focus on the accounting cycle, the application of generally accepted accounting principles, the financial statements, and financial statement analysis. It also includes issues related to asset, liability, and equity valuation, revenue and expense recognition, cash flow, internal controls, and ethics. This course may be offered in a distance education format.

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ACCT 103

M 2

Quickbooks Online

ACCT 103

Units 2

This course instructs students on using QuickBooks Online software in the business environment for the preparation of accounting information. The course will cover accounting theory and practical knowledge of QuickBooks Online on topics that include company file setup, customizing QuickBooks, recording customer and vendor transactions, bank reconciliations, creation of accounting reports, inventory management, and adjustments. This course may be taught in a Distance Education format.

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BSOT 51

M 3

Introduction to Keyboarding and Word

BSOT 51

Units 3

Note: Students will require access to a computer with reliable internet access, along with the same version of Microsoft Operating System and Office Suite being used in the course. Computer access is provided on campus at the Math and Business Learning Center and the Tehama campus.

This is an introductory course in keyboarding and Microsoft Word. Class includes learning to type alphabetic, numeric and symbol keys by touch; developing speed and accuracy; and formatting business documents including letters, memos, reports, tables and labels. Recommended for all students that want to learn typing and Microsoft Word. No prior knowledge of computers is required making this course an excellent place to start for beginning computer users. This course may be offered in a distance education format.

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Fall Semester, Second Year

6.5 Units Total

ACCT 4

M 4

Managerial Accounting

ACCT 4

Units 4

Note: To be successful in this course, it is recommended that students are proficient in reading and basic math skills. These basic math skills include addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and finding "x" within a mathematical equation. It is also recommended that students are proficient in the use of a computer and calculator. Proficiency in and/or familiarity with creating, editing, and formatting spreadsheets using Excel is also recommended.

This course is the study of how managers use accounting information in decision-making, planning, directing operations, and controlling. It focuses on cost terms and concepts, cost behavior, cost structure, and cost-volume-profit analysis. Topics include issues relating to cost systems, cost control, profit planning, and performance analysis in manufacturing and service environments. This course may be offered in a distance education format.

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ACCT 104

M 2

Payroll Accounting

ACCT 104

Units 2

This course emphasizes the methods of computing wages and salaries, the methods of keeping records, and the preparation of government reports. This course is designed to provide training in the complexities of payroll accounting for vocational purposes. This course may be offered in a distance education format.

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BSOT 64

M 0.5

Computerized 10-KEY

BSOT 64

Units 0.5

This is a course designed to teach the numeric 10-key pad by touch on the computer with speed and accuracy using industry standards for data entry. Proficiency on three employment tests used by three large interstate corporations help the student meet employment standards. The course has been designed to accommodate hearing impaired students. This course may be offered in a distance education format.

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23.5

Total Units

Please see a counselor to discuss options for meeting general education requirements for transfer to California State Universities (CSU) and/or University of California (UC) campuses, as well as any specific additional courses that may be required by your chosen institution of transfer.

*Alternative Courses: Please see a Shasta College counselor for alternative course options. You can also view the following to find other courses to meet degree/certificate requirements: