Orange Coast College Suggested electives: Volunteer Income Tax Assist Business Law Business Math Introduction to Entrepreneurship Applied Management Human Relations & Supervsn ACCOUNTING ACCOUNTING 1 3 3 3 3 3 Complete the Certificate of Achievement and Associate in Science Graduation Requirements as outlined in the Graduation Requirements section of the catalog. Staff Accountant ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN Full Charge Bookkeeper Tax Staff This certificate, issued through the Business and Computing Division, provides students with a working knowledge of various software programs used by industry in the process of reporting of accounting activities. While reinforcing the student’s knowledge of accounting principles, completion of this certificate enhances employment opportunities in the business and accounting fields. Cost Accountant General Ledger Specialist Accounts Receivable Specialist Accounting Specialist Accounts Payable Specialist Students are required to obtain a grade of “C” or better in all required courses. Disbursement Specialist Payroll Specialist CERTIFICATE OF SPECIALIZATION Junior Accountant Upon Successful completion of the Certificate of Specialization in Accounting Technician, graduates will be prepared to: Senior Accountant CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT 1. 1. Demonstrate various activities performed in the accounting function of industry, apply comprehensive accounting skills, utilize technical knowledge, and display ethical behaviors and practices. 2. Demonstrate technical knowledge of accounting related topics that provide major course transfer to a four-year institution. Course Units Course Units Total Units Demonstrate computer skills to retrieve and manage information in an accounting environment. Required Courses Required Courses FIRST SEMESTER Financial Accounting ACCT A101 Introduction to Business BUS A100 OR Honors Intro to Business BUS A100H Intro to Info Sys & Appl CIS A100 OR Intro to Computer Information Systems CIS A111 SECOND SEMESTER Managerial Accounting ACCT A102 Accounting Info Sys 1 ACCT A110 THIRD SEMESTER Intermediate Accounting ACCT A212 Business Communication BUS A139 FOURTH SEMESTER Individual Income Tax ACCT A111 Cost Accounting ACCT A210 Intermed Accounting 2 ACCT A213 Auditing ACCT A218 Demonstrate knowledge of an accounting process by performing appropriate accounting functions using widely accepted account- ing software. 2. Students completing the Certificate of Achievement in Accounting will be prepared to: 74 A114 A110 A125 A240 A100 A115 ASSOCIATE DEGREES 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 the following accounting positions: ACCT BUS BUS BUS MGMT MGMT 4 3 3 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 35 Financial Accounting Accounting Info Sys 1 Payroll Excel 1 Excel 2 ACCT ACCT ACCT CIS CIS A101 A110 A119 A134 A234 Total Units 4 3 3 2 2 14