The Accounting certificate program contains coursework in financial and managerial accounting, computerized accounting, and intermediate, tax, and cost accounting. Completing the program will provide students with the skills necessary for employment in a variety of accounting positions: 

• Staff Accountant
• Full Charge Bookkeeper
• Tax Staff
• Cost Accountant
• General Ledger Specialist
• Accounts Receivable Specialist
• Accounting Specialist
• Accounts Payable Specialist
• Disbursement Specialist
• Payroll Specialist
• Junior Accountant
• Senior Accountant

Program Outcomes

1. Demonstrate various activities performed in the accounting function of industry, apply comprehensive accounting skills, utilize technical knowledge, utilize technology and display ethical behaviors and practices. 
2. Demonstrate technical knowledge of accounting related topics that provide major course transfer to a four-year institution.

Review Graduation Requirements.

Accounting Suggested Electives:

ACCT A107 Not for Profit Recordkeeping and Compliance 
ACCT A112 Accounting with QuickBooks
ACCT A114 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
ACCT A118 Accounting Ethics
ACCT A119 Payroll
ACCT A215 Governmental Accounting
ACCT A216 Not-for-Profit Accounting
ACCT A220 Data Analytics for Accounting
BUS A110 Business Law
BUS A110H Business Law Honors
BUS A240 Entrepreneurship
MGMT A100 Applied Management for Public and Private Organizations

Program Sequence

These sequences at Orange Coast College are curriculum maps for students to finish all requirements for the certificate. There may be advisories, prerequisites, or time requirements that students need to consider before following these maps. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor for alternate sequencing.