Business - Accounting, Certificate of Achievement
The Business-Accounting Certificate of Achievement supplements the Business-Accounting/Bookkeeping Certificate of Achievement by adding more advanced accounting skills, analysis tools, and business management context to equip the student to contribute more broadly to the success of a business. Students must complete the requirements of the Business Accounting/Bookkeeping Certificate of Achievement before or as part of this program. Students planning to transfer to a university to earn a Bachelor's degree should consider the Associate in Science for Transfer degree (AS-T) in Business Administration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Apply generally accepted accounting principles and accounting fundamentals to complete the accounting cycle using both manual and computerized systems.
- Prepare basic financial statements using manual and computerized systems.
- Perform keyboarding skills with speed and accuracy.
- Process and communicate accounting information using integrated office applications software.
- Analyze, interpret, and communicate financial information.
- Apply basic mathematical analysis methods to understand, analyze and evaluate business activities.
- Analyze a variety of aspects of the business environment within which accounting operates to be able to make sound decisions balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders.
- Quantitatively analyze and select business strategies, plan for business performance, and evaluate internal business unit performance.
Certificate of Achievement Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Business Accounting/Bookkeeping Certificate of Achievement Requirements | ||
| Select one of the following: | 0-1 | |
| Keyboarding for Computers | ||
or typing proficiency test with a typing speed of 21 wpm with 5 or fewer errors in 5 minutes (0) | ||
| BUSI 110 | Business Mathematics | 3 |
| BUSI 120A | Basic Accounting | 4 |
| BUSI 120B | QuickBooks Online Accounting Software | 3 |
| Select one of the following MS Office paths: | 3 | |
| Path 1 | ||
| Computer Applications - Microsoft Office Word and Computer Applications - Microsoft Office Excel and Computer Applications - Microsoft Office PowerPoint | ||
| Path 2 | ||
| MS Office Applications and MS Office Applications Lab | ||
| Required Core | ||
| BUSI 1A | Financial Accounting | 4 |
| BUSI 1B | Managerial Accounting | 4 |
| BUSI 24 | Business Issues and Ethics | 3 |
| CSIS 1 | Computer Information Systems | 3 |
| Select one course from the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Business | ||
| Introduction to Business Ownership/Management | ||
| Select one course from the following: | 1-4 | |
| Financial Planning and Money Management | ||
| Principles of Investment | ||
| The American Economic System | ||
| Career-Focused Work Experience | ||
| Total Units | 31-35 | |
Please refer to the graduation requirements section of the Catalog for information about degree and certificate requirements including Reading and Writing, Mathematics, Information Competency, and General Education requirements.
The model sequence of coursework below is one pathway for students to complete the program. The information below is not an official educational plan. An MPC Counselor can assist you with creating a personalized education plan based on your academic, career, and personal goals. Visit MPC’s Counseling website for more information about Counseling and up-to-date program requirements.
Suggested Course Sequence
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Units | |
| BUSC 109 | Keyboarding for Computers (or Typing Proficiency Test) | 0-1 |
| BUSI 120A | Basic Accounting | 4 |
| BUSI 20 or BUSI 44 | Introduction to Business or Introduction to Business Ownership/Management | 3 |
| Select one of the following MS Office options: | 3 | |
| Computer Applications - Microsoft Office Word and Computer Applications - Microsoft Office Excel and Computer Applications - Microsoft Office PowerPoint | ||
| MS Office Applications and MS Office Applications Lab | ||
| Units | 10-11 | |
| Spring | ||
| BUSI 120B | QuickBooks Online Accounting Software | 3 |
| BUSI 110 | Business Mathematics | 3 |
| CSIS 1 | Computer Information Systems | 3 |
| Units | 9 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| BUSI 1A | Financial Accounting | 4 |
| BUSI 24 | Business Issues and Ethics | 3 |
| Units | 7 | |
| Spring | ||
| BUSI 1B | Managerial Accounting | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 1-4 | |
| Financial Planning and Money Management | ||
| Principles of Investment | ||
| The American Economic System (Recommended for AS degree) | ||
| Career-Focused Work Experience | ||
| Units | 5-8 | |
| Total Units | 31-35 | |
MPC “Ready to Work” Career Education programs offer students the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills needed for employment and job advancement.
All students should consult with a Counselor to discuss career pathways, for support with career exploration and planning, and to create a personalized education plan to help them meet their academic, career, and personal goals. Visit MPC’s Counseling website for more information about Counseling services provided by MPC and to connect with a Counselor.
Additional resources are available through MPC’s Career & Transfer Resource Center (CTRC). The CTRC offers career resources, workshops, guidance and referrals. Visit the CTRC for support finding online career information and other resources to explore majors, occupations, and employment information.