Governmental and Nonprofit Accounting

Certificate Accounting · Butte College · 2026-2027 Catalog

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.
CourseTitleUnits
Required courses:9-10
ACCT 53Governmental and Non-Profit Accounting3
Select one:3-4
ACCT 2Financial Accounting4
ACCT 20Introduction to Accounting3
Select one:3
ACCT 110Accounting for Payroll3
BCIS 13Business Communication3
BCIS 16Project Management Tools3
BCIS 85Microsoft Excel for Windows3
Total9-10

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