The Certificate of Achievement in Accounting prepares students for entry into the field of accounting. The certificate provides students with basic accounting skills necessary to be successful in the accounting industry. Students who successfully complete the award have the skill set necessary for the following careers: accounting clerk, accounts payable/receivable specialist, claims clerk, payroll clerk, bookkeeper, accounting technician, tax preparer, tax aid, financial management assistant, or comparable positions. This award is intended for students majoring in accounting, and students looking to update their accounting skills.
Based on enrollment data, the estimated completer projection of students to earn the certificate annually is 5 students.
Annual Sections (SECT) Offered and Annual Enrollment (ENROLL) Totals
| 2020-2021* | 2020-2021* | 2021-2022* | 2021-2022* | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course Department Number | Course Title | SECT | ENROLL | SECT | ENROLL |
| ACCT 102 | Basic Accounting | 3 | 122 | 2 | 74 |
| ACCT 116A | Financial Accounting | 8 | 338 | 8 | 254 |
| ACCT 116B | Managerial Accounting | 6 | 260 | 4 | 143 |
| ACCT 119 | Accounting Ethics | 1 | 37 | 1 | 40 |
| ACCT 120 | Federal Income Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ACCT 121 | California Income Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ACCT 125 | Government & Not-for-Profit Accounting | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17 |
| ACCT 128A | Recordkeeping | 1 | 65 | 1 | 33 |
| ACCT 128B | Payroll | 1 | 51 | 1 | 34 |
| ACCT 135 | Principles of Auditing | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ACCT 150 | Computer Accounting Applications | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| BUSE 101 | Business Mathematics | 5 | 209 | 6 | 227 |
| BUSE 119 | Business Communications | 6 | 230 | 7 | 195 |
| BUSE 120 | Principles of Money Management | 4 | 149 | 5 | 173 |
| CBTE 143 | Intermediate Microsoft Excel | 1 | 21 | 1 | 29 |
*The college experienced limited course offering and enrollment during the pandemic.
Source: https://www.sdcity.edu/about/institutional-effectiveness/research/enrollment-dashboard.aspx
PROGRAM GOALSAND OBJECTIVES
Accounting is fundamental to the operation of all businesses. Studying accounting prepares students for many diverse career opportunities in the field of accounting. The Accounting program at San Diego City College offers certificates of performance, certificates of achievement, and an associate degree in the field of accounting and financial management. The program is designed to provide fundamental skills for individuals planning to enter the field of accounting. Possible entry-level jobs for this program include accounting clerk, accounts payable/receivable specialist, claims clerk, payroll clerk, bookkeeper, accounting technician, tax preparer, tax aid, financial management assistant, or comparable positions. Coursework offered by the program prepares students for transfer to a four-year institution, while providing foundational skills to obtain entry-level positions, enhance existing job competencies, and prepare for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Management Accountant (CMA) licenses.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students who complete the program will be able to:
Career Options
Some careers in accounting require education beyond the associate degree. Examples of careers in accounting include: bookkeeper, accounting clerk, accounting assistant, bill and accounts collector, billing clerk, payroll clerk, data entry clerk, bank teller, and data-entry specialist.
The new program Certificate of Achievement in Accounting provides students with a pathway to obtaining the Associate of Science Degree in Accounting and reflects industry needs for students pursuing entry-level accounting occupations.
COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR:
| Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACCT 116A | Financial Accounting | 4 | Year 1, Spring |
| ACCT 116B | Managerial Accounting | 4 | Year 1, Spring |
| BUSE 119 | Business Communications | 3 | Year 1, Fall |
COMPLETE A MINIMUM OF SEVEN (7) UNITS FROM THE FOLLOWING:
| Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACCT 102 | Basic Accounting | 3 | Year 1, Fall |
| ACCT 119 | Accounting Ethics | 3 | Year 1, Fall |
| ACCT 120 | Federal Income Tax | 3 | Year 2, Fall |
| ACCT 121 | California Income Tax | 1 | Year 2, Fall |
| ACCT 125 | Government & Not-for-Profit Accounting | 3 | Year 2, Spring |
| ACCT 128A | Recordkeeping | 1.5 | Year 2, Spring |
| ACCT 128B | Payroll | 1.5 | Year 2, Spring |
| ACCT 135 | Principles of Auditing | 3 | Year 2, Spring |
| ACCT 150 | Computer Accounting Applications | 3 | Year 1, Spring |
| BUSE 101 | Business Mathematics | 3 | Year 1, Fall |
| BUSE 120 | Principles of Money Management | 3 | Year 2, Fall |
| CBTE 143 | Intermediate Microsoft Excel | 3 | Year 1, Spring |
Total Units: 18
Jennifer Lewis · 05/11/23
Southwestern supports this new program.
Efrain Silva · 05/09/23
IVC supports program.
Dr. Javier Ayala · 05/04/23
GC endorses.
Monica Romero · 05/04/23
Mesa endorses the new program.
Susan Wyche · 05/04/23
Palomar endorses this program.
George Dowden · 05/04/23
Cuyamaca endorses this new program.
Dr. Al Taccone · 05/04/23
MiraCosta College endorses as a terminal certificate or stackable with a non-transfer degree program since most of the coursework would not be transferable as prep for major (2 courses appear to be lower-division) to a baccalaureate degree program in accounting or business.
John Edwards · 04/27/23
San Diego City College submitted the appropriate LMI from the COE. The COE recommends proceeding with developing a new program because 1) a supply gap exists for this occupation; 2) their entry-level and median earnings are above the living wage; and 3) the typical entry-level education is some college or certificate.
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