The Accounting Assistant/Bookkeeper: Level I Certificate of Achievement provides students
with the foundational knowledge in GAAP-based accounting to be applied to an entry-level
position.
To earn this certificate, students must meet the following requirements:
1. Complete all Department Requirements for the Certificate of Achievement (30 units in
the major) with a C or better or “Pass” in each course.
2. A minimum of 6 units must be taken through SBCC.
Potential careers students may enter upon completion of program include:
1. Accounting Assistant/Bookkeeper, under minimum or little supervision (depending on
experience), for proprietorships, small partnerships, or small corporations, using manual
or computerized accounting systems;
2. Accounting Clerk or Accounting Data Processor, under minimum or little supervision
(depending on experience), for small proprietorships, partnerships or corporations.
Course Number | Course Title | 2018-19 Annual # Sections | 2018-19 Annual Enrollment Total | 2019-20 Annual # Sections | 2019-20 Annual Enrollment Total |
ACCT 110 | Introduction to Accounting | 13 | 308 | 12 | 269 |
ACCT 160 | Accounting with Quickbooks | 2 | 34 | 2 | 35 |
ACCT 130 | Payroll Accounting | 1 | 10 | 1 | 12 |
COMP 109 | Microsoft Excel | 2 | 47 | 2 | 42 |
COMP 171 OR COMP 271 | Business English OR Business Communications | 3 | 71 | 2 | 58 |
ACCT 230 | Financial Accounting | 13 | 362 | 17 | 508 |
ACCT 240 | Managerial Accounting | 7 | 218 | 8 | 245 |
FIN 202 | Managerial Finance | 3 | 55 | 2 | 37 |
The Accounting Assistant/Bookkeeper: Level III Certificate of Achievement has been developed
in accordance with Santa Barbara City College’s core principles, mission statement and
institutional learning outcomes. The program is fully supported by the SBCC Academic Senate,
Curriculum Advisory Committee as well as the SBCC administration and Board of Trustees.
There are a variety of career opportunities for students completing the Accounting
Assistant/Bookkeeper: Level III Certificate of Achievement. Students may find employment at:
1. Accounting Assistant/Bookkeeper, under minimum or little supervision (depending on
experience), for proprietorships, small partnerships, or small corporations, using manual
or computerized accounting systems;
2. Accounting Clerk or Accounting Data Processor, under minimum or little supervision
(depending on experience), for small proprietorships, partnerships or corporations.
1. Apply generally accepted accounting principles to record common business transactions,
to prepare simple financial statements, and to analyze the results of operations, cash
flows, and financial position as reported.
2. Calculate and explain the impact of alternate generally accepted accounting principles for
financial ratio analysis, and for economic analysis.
3. Use introductory managerial accounting concepts to make decisions within a business.
4. Prepare financial reports and communiqués using standard Business English.
5. Use computer technology and applications to record, report, and analyze business
transactions and their effects on operating, investing, and financing activities.
Course Number | Course Title | Units | Sequence |
---|---|---|---|
ACCT 110 | Introduction to Accounting | 4 | 1st |
ACCT 160 | Accounting with Quickbooks | 3 | 2nd |
ACCT 130 | Payroll Accounting | 4 | 2nd |
COMP 109 | Microsoft Excel | 4 | 1st |
COMP 171 | Business English | 3 | 1st |
OR | OR | ||
COMP 271 | Business Communications | 3 | |
ACCT 230 | Financial Accounting | 5 | 2nd |
ACCT 240 | Managerial Accounting | 4 | 3rd |
FIN 202 | Managerial Finance | 3 | 3rd |
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Votes were certified on 06/02/21
Margaret Lau · 06/02/21
Vote: Recommend
Armine Derdiarian · 06/02/21
Vote: Recommend
John Cascamo · 06/02/21
Vote: Recommend
Robert Cabral · 06/02/21
Vote: Recommend
Alan Price · 06/02/21
Vote: Recommend
Debbie Newcomb · 06/03/21
Vote: Recommend
Harriett Happel · 06/04/21
Vote: Recommend
Maria Clinton · 06/07/21
Vote: Recommend