# Governmental and Nonprofit Accounting (Certificate)

Butte College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Accounting

Source: https://butte.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/25398/28408/28068/28410/27609

**About the Program**

**Program Goal:** Career

**GE Pattern(s):** None

**Program Code:** GOVNPROF.CC

This certificate will deepen your understanding of fundamental accounting concepts while providing valuable insights into governmental and nonprofit accounting. Whether you're looking to enhance your job readiness, update your skills, or advance into more responsible positions within a governmental or nonprofit organization, this program is designed to support your goals.

**Program Learning Outcome(s):**
Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to:

1.  Utilize double entry bookkeeping system to record common business transactions.
2.  Prepare accurate reports for fund accounting, regulatory compliance and decision making.
3.  Utilize accounting and business terminology when discussing governmental and nonprofit organizations.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required courses:** | | 9-10 |
| ACCT 53 | Governmental and Non-Profit Accounting | 3 |
| **Select one:** | | 3-4 |
| ACCT 2 | Financial Accounting | 4 |
| ACCT 20 | Introduction to Accounting | 3 |
| **Select one:** | | 3 |
| ACCT 110 | Accounting for Payroll | 3 |
| BCIS 13 | Business Communication | 3 |
| BCIS 16 | Project Management Tools | 3 |
| BCIS 85 | Microsoft Excel for Windows | 3 |
| **Total** | | **9-10** |