The Bookkeeping Certification at 色欲王朝 focuses on helping students develop bookkeeping skills that enable them to successfully pass the state's Bookkeeping Certification exam and become a certified Bookkeeper in California. Students have the opportunity to develop an understanding of essential bookkeeping functions, accounting cycles and cash systems, debits and credits; analyze business transactions; create a trial balance; and adjust entries and reconcile bank statements used in bookkeeping. The program provides the foundation required for success in calculating payroll, completing payroll taxes, and preparing payroll records and reports, focusing on practical applications as well as theory. The elective courses give students a chance to explore software programs used in Bookkeeping, such as Excel and Quickbooks, and learn the fundamentals of spreadsheets using Excel software typically used in accounting and bookkeeping. The program also offers instruction of the steps in the accounting process for a service or merchandising company using Quickbooks. Possible job titles for students who complete the Bookkeeping Certification include but are not limited to: Bookkeeper, Accounts Receivable Clerk, Accounts Payable Clerk, and Payroll Clerk.
Core Requirements (147-164 hours)
Course Number | Course Title | Hours |
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NCBU001 | Principles and Fundamentals of Accounting and Bookkeeping | 48 - 54 hours |
NCBU002 | Payroll Accounting and Bookkeeping | 48 - 54 hours |
NCBU004 | Excel for Accounting and Bookkeeping | 29 - 32 hours |
NCBU006 | Quickbooks: Set-up and Services Business | 22 - 24 hours |
Electives: Select one (32-36 hours)
Course Number | Course Title | Hours |
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NCBU005 | Advanced Excel for Accounting and Bookkeeping | 32 - 36 hours |
NCBU007 | Quickbooks: Merchandising and Payroll | 32 - 36 hours |
Total Certificate Hours: 179-200 hours
Certificates are listed as hours rather than college credit (units). Students must pass and complete the minimum number of hours required.