Certificate in Account Clerk
2025-2026 Map
Total Units: 14 - 15
Term 1
12.00 - 13.00 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| BCIS 13: Business Communication | 3.00 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
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). |
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| BCIS 33: Skills for the Working Professional | 1.00 | ||
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Unit(s): 1.00
This course provides an exploration of essential soft skills necessary for working professionals, focusing on both external and internal communication, effective conflict management, and cultivating a positive attitude. Students will also learn to develop interpersonal and self-management skills for creating a professional image, preparing them for success in today???s workplace. |
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| BCIS 46: Business Math Calculations | 2.00 | ||
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Unit(s): 2.00
In this course, students use the features of a business ten-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. |
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| BCIS 81: Microsoft Excel for Business | 1.00 | ||
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Unit(s): 1.00
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. |
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| Select one: | 2.00 - 3.00 | ||
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| Select one: | 3.00 | ||
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Term 2
2 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| ACCT 100: QuickBooks Pro-Computerized Accounting | 2.00 | ||
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Prerequisite(s): ACCT 2 or ACCT 20 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. |
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