Bookkeeping
Certificate of Achievement
For more information about this program of study, please contact the Social Science, Education, Humanities and Public Service Division.
Salary: $27,770–$43,630 / year (Nevada)
Career Outlook: Average growth
Good To Know: The majority of new jobs will be created in small, rapidly growing organizations. Many opportunities for part-time and temporary work.
WNC Academic Division: Social Science, Education, Humanities & Public Service
Total Requirements: 30–33 Units (Credits)
| Program Requirements | 21–24 Units (Credits) | |
|---|---|---|
| ACC 135 | Bookkeeping I | 3 |
| & ACC 201 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| or ACC 201 | Financial Accounting | |
| & ACC 202 | Managerial Accounting | |
| ACC 220 | Microcomputer Accounting Systems | 3 |
| or ACC 223 | Introduction to QuickBooks | |
| BUS 110 | Human Relations For Employment | 3 |
| or MGT 201 | Principles of Management | |
| or MGT 212 | Leadership & Human Relations | |
| or MGT 283 | Introduction to Human Resources Management | |
| IS 101 | Introduction to Information Systems | 3 |
| IS 201 | Computer Applications | 3 |
| Choose 3-6 credits from the following: | ||
| ACC 105 | Taxation For Individuals | 3 |
| ACC 180 | Payroll & Employee Benefit Accounting | 3 |
| ACC 198 | Special Topics in Accounting | 3 |
| ACC 203 | Intermediate Accounting I | 3 |
| ACC 220 | Microcomputer Accounting Systems | 3 |
| ACC 223 | Introduction to QuickBooks | 3 |
| ACC 261 | Governmental Accounting | 3 |
| ACC 290 | Certified Bookkeeper Course | 6 |
| ACC 299 | Advanced Special Topics in Accounting | 3 |
| General Education Requirements | 9 Units (Credits) | |
|
English/Communications Requirements |
6 | |
|
Mathematics Requirement BUS 109 or higher level mathematics course |
3 | |
| A list of all courses filling general education requirements for the Certificate of Achievement can be found on the Certificate of Achievement page. | ||
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Suggested Course Sequence
First Semester: 15 Credits
- ACC 135 or ACC 201: 3
- BUS 108 or Eng/Comm: 3
- BUS 109 or higher math: 3
- BUS 110, MGT 201, MGT 212, or MGT 283: 3
- IS 101: 3
Second Semester: 15–18 Credits
Mission and Outcomes
Student Learning Outcomes: upon completing the Certificate in Bookkeeping, students will be able to
- Provide employment related knowledge and skills.
- Know subject matter.
- Understand accounting principles and their importance to the business environment.
- Demonstrate managerial and personal skills.
- Demonstrate oral, written, computational and computer skills.
- Utilize appropriate resources to remain current in their field.
- Appreciate the importance of social, ethical, legal and diversity issues.