Accounting, Certificate of Achievement
Financial Aid Eligible
See individual concentrations for Banner Code and Control Number.
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. A grade of P (Pass) is acceptable, however, the student must meet an overall GPA requirement of 2.0 to receive the certificate. To receive the certificate, a student must file a petition for graduation during their final semester prior to the application deadline as noted on the Coastline Graduation webpage.
Certificate of Achievement
Certificate programs are designed to prepare individuals to enter a particular field of employment or to provide in-service training to those already employed. Certificates of Achievements are majors that include 16 units or more and will be posted on the transcript. They may be used as elective units towards the A.A. or A.S. Degree.
- 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 | ||
| Complete 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
Banner Code: 3_CN_ACBK
Control Number: 20389
Financial Aid Eligible
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Select six units of the following: | 6 | |
| Advanced QuickBooks | ||
| Work Based Learning | ||
or ACCT C284 | Work Based Learning | |
| Introduction to Business | ||
| Beginning Microsoft Word | ||
| Microsoft Access 1 | ||
| Introduction to Information Systems | ||
| Business English | ||
| Required Core | 18 | |
| Total Units | 24 | |
Concentration in General Accounting
Banner Code: 3_CN_GACC
Control Number: 20387
Financial Aid Eligible
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Select six units of the following: | 6 | |
| Federal and California Individual Income Tax Preparation | ||
| Work Based Learning | ||
or ACCT C284 | Work Based Learning | |
| Introduction to Business | ||
| Personal Finance | ||
| Business English | ||
| Required Core | 18 | |
| Total Units | 24 | |
Concentration in Taxation
Banner Code: 3_CN_ACTX
Control Number: 20391
Financial Aid Eligible
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Select six units of the following: | 6 | |
| Federal and California Individual Income Tax Preparation | ||
| Business Taxation | ||
| Tax Return Preparation using Turbo Tax Software | ||
| Work Based Learning | ||
or ACCT C284 | Work Based Learning | |
| Personal Finance | ||
| Required Core | 18 | |
| Total Units | 24 | |