Academic Catalogs

Entry-Level Accounting, Certificate of Achievement

Banner Code: 1_CM_ELA

Control Number: 40979

Not Financial Aid Eligible


This certificate, issued through the Graduation Office, provides students with basic accounting and computer accounting coursework. Completion of the certificate will enable students to apply for entry-level positions in accounting.

Program Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate knowledge of an accounting process by performing appropriate accounting functions manually or by utilizing G/L software.
  2. Define and apply the different concepts of cost used to assist managers in making business decisions by performing profitability and cost analysis

Review Graduation Requirements.

Course Title Units
Required Courses
ACCT A101Financial Accounting4
or ACCT A101H Financial Accounting Honors
ACCT A102Managerial Accounting4
or ACCT A102H Managerial Accounting Honors
ACCT A110Excel for Accounting and Finance3
Total Units11

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.

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
Semester 1Units
ACCT A101
Financial Accounting
or Financial Accounting Honors
4
 Units4
Semester 2
ACCT A102
Managerial Accounting
or Managerial Accounting Honors
4
ACCT A110 Excel for Accounting and Finance 3
 Units7
 Total Units11