About the Program
(Not Eligible for Financial Aid) See AS Degree in Accounting.
Program Requirements
Program Goal: CTE
GE Pattern(s): None
Program Code: ACCT.CC
Program Learning Outcome(s):
Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:
Utilize double entry bookkeeping system to record common business transactions.
Employ accounting and business terminology to describe business transactions and scenarios.
Record payables and receivables using QuickBooks or similar accounting programs.
Demonstrate proficiency with commonly used office software programs.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 2 or ACCT 20
Unit(s): 2.00
Transfer Status: NT
Contact Hours:
34.00 hours Lecture
/ 17.00 hours Lab
Out of Class Hours: 68.00
Total Course Hours: 119.00
This course provides a transition from a manual accounting system to a typical computerized system. The objective is to collect, summarize and communicate information to decision makers and users via QuickBooks Pro accounting software. Microsoft Excel will be utilized for data summation. Typical documents produced consist of purchase orders, checks, invoices, deposit slips, job cost reports, financial statements, bank reconciliations, payroll tax returns and 1099 forms.
Unit(s): 3.00
Transfer Status: CSU
Contact Hours:
51.00 hours Lecture
Out of Class Hours: 102.00
Total Course Hours: 153.00
This course applies the principles of ethical and effective communication to the creation of letters, memos, emails, and written and oral reports for a variety of business situations. The course emphasizes planning, organizing, composing, and revising business documents using word processing software for written documents and presentation-graphics software to create and deliver professional-level oral reports. This course is designed for students who already have college-level writing skills. (C-ID BUS 115).
Unit(s): 1.00
Transfer Status: CSU
Contact Hours:
17.00 hours Lecture
Out of Class Hours: 34.00
Total Course Hours: 51.00
This course introduces students to identifying essential external and internal communication skills, managing conflict, developing a positive attitude, and creating the professional image for the workplace.
Unit(s): 2.00
Transfer Status: CSU
Contact Hours:
34.00 hours Lecture
/ 17.00 hours Lab
Out of Class Hours: 68.00
Total Course Hours: 119.00
In this course, students use the features of a business 10-key calculator to solve business math problems including banking, payroll, invoicing, markups/markdowns, interest, present and future value, credit cards, student loans, types of insurance, installment buying, and mortgages. Students will develop Ten-Key speed and accuracy using the touch method.
Unit(s): 1.00
Transfer Status: CSU
Contact Hours:
12.75 hours Lecture
/ 12.75 hours Lab
Out of Class Hours: 25.50
Total Course Hours: 51.00
This course is designed for those who want to learn Microsoft Excel for Windows from the perspective of owning or running a business. Course content includes designing and analyzing worksheets and using formulas and functions with an emphasis on accounting principles.
Unit(s): 3.00
Transfer Status: CSU
Contact Hours:
51.00 hours Lecture
Out of Class Hours: 102.00
Total Course Hours: 153.00
This course is an introductory accounting course designed for students with little or no prior training in accounting. Topics span the accounting cycle including analysis of business transactions, journalizing, posting, and preparation of financial statements using a hands-on approach. The course prepares students for entry level accounting careers, further study of accounting principles, or to help small business owners manage their own accounting records.
Unit(s): 2.00
Transfer Status: NT
Contact Hours:
25.50 hours Lecture
/ 25.50 hours Lab
Out of Class Hours: 51.00
Total Course Hours: 102.00
This course is an overview of basic bookkeeping methods from a small business perspective. Topics discussed will include debits, credits, journal entries, petty cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, trial balance, income statement, and the balance sheet for a service business. Students will also be introduced to the basic functions of QuickBooks. Emphasis will be on providing answers to questions commonly asked by small business owners.
Unit(s): 3.00
Transfer Status: CSU
Contact Hours:
42.50 hours Lecture
/ 25.50 hours Lab
Out of Class Hours: 85.00
Total Course Hours: 153.00
This course is an examination of information and communication technologies used in today's businesses and the impact these technologies are having on today's workplaces. The course will include examination and application of a wide range of information and communication technology tools used to support and enhance business functions and processes. Focus will be placed on solving a variety of business problems, improving organizational productivity, and achieving the goals of business.
Unit(s): 3.00
Transfer Status: CSU
Contact Hours:
51.00 hours Lecture
Out of Class Hours: 102.00
Total Course Hours: 153.00
This course integrates practical financial decision making with the social, psychological, and physiological contexts in which decisions are made. Students will examine the role of money in their lives, set personal goals, and develop plans to meet those goals. Topics include cultural attitudes and beliefs about money, money and relationships, money personalities, consumerism, debt, healthcare, investing, retirement, long-term care, disability, death, and taxes.
Prerequisite(s): Elementary Algebra or equivalent
Unit(s): 3.00
Transfer Status: CSU/UC
Contact Hours:
51.00 hours Lecture
Out of Class Hours: 102.00
Total Course Hours: 153.00
This is an introductory course focusing on choices of individual economic decision-makers. Topics include scarcity, specialization and trade, market equilibrium, elasticity, production and cost theory, market structures, factor markets, and market failure. (C-ID ECON 201).
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Contacts
Kenneth Bearden, Chair
(530) 895-2213
Department Office: BE 116
(530) 895-2371
Counseling and Advising:
(530) 895-2378
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