Accounting, Certificate of Achievement
The Accounting program consists of three options that will prepare an individual for preparation in the accounting field as bookkeepers, junior accountants, or tax practitioners.
Program Level Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Accumulate, record, and interpret financial data.
- Analyze and recommend effective business decisions/solutions using a systematic, evaluative, and information-based approach.
- Demonstrate proficiency in the use of computerized accounting software.
- Demonstrate understanding of accounting and business terminology.
- Prepare accurate reports for decision making and regulatory compliance.
Certificate Graduation Requirements
A Certificate is awarded upon completion of the required coursework with a grade of C or higher in each course. To receive the certificate, the student must file a petition for graduation during his/her final semester. In addition:
Certificate of Achievement
- Student must be in attendance at the time requirements are completed.
- Students must also earn a minimum of 12 units of coursework at Coastline, excluding experiential credit.
- A student with prior experience may be excused from certain certificate courses.
- 50 percent of the certificate program’s units must be completed at Coastline no matter how the total number of units required for the certificate can be met.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | ||
| Students will complete all of the following: | ||
| ACCT C100 | Introduction to Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT C101 | Financial Accounting | 4 |
| ACCT C102 | Managerial Accounting | 4 |
| ACCT C106 | Excel for Accounting | 2 |
| ACCT C107 | Accounting with QuickBooks | 2 |
| ACCT C112 | Intermediate Accounting 1 | 3 |
| Concentrations | ||
| Select a concentration | 6 | |
| Total Units | 24 | |
Concentration in Bookkeeping
3_CN_ACBK
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Select six units of the following: | 6 | |
| Advanced QuickBooks | ||
| Cooperative Work Experience | ||
or ACCT C284 | Cooperative Work Experience | |
| Introduction to Business | ||
| Beginning Microsoft Word | ||
| Microsoft Access 1 | ||
| Introduction to Information Systems | ||
| Business English | ||
| Subtotal Concentration | 6 | |
| Total for Certificate | 24 | |
Concentration in General Accounting
3_CN_GACC
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Select six units of the following: | 6 | |
| Individual Taxation | ||
| Cooperative Work Experience | ||
or ACCT C284 | Cooperative Work Experience | |
| Introduction to Business | ||
| Personal Finance | ||
| Business English | ||
| Subtotal Concentration | 6 | |
| Total for Certificate | 24 | |
Concentration in Taxation
3_CN_ACTX
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Select six units of the following: | 6 | |
| Individual Taxation | ||
| Business Taxation | ||
| Tax Return Preparation using Turbo Tax Software | ||
| Cooperative Work Experience | ||
or ACCT C284 | Cooperative Work Experience | |
| Personal Finance | ||
| Subtotal Concentration | 6 | |
| Total for Certificate | 24 | |