# Accounting (Certificate of Achievement)

Laney College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Business

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The Accounting Certificate of Achievement program offers courses that provide students interested in accounting with a solid foundation of the industry’s knowledge and required skills. Students are prepared for entry-level accounting positions. If transferring to a 4-year university, please see a counselor for more information.

**Career Opportunities**

The Accounting Certificate of Achievement prepares students for entry-level positions working in payroll, accounts receivable and accounts payable, income tax firms, and financial services organization.

**Program Learning Outcomes**

Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:

1.  Prepare financial statement for a publicity held enterprise and analyze results.
2.  Design and complete professional assignments using computer applications as Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks, general ledger software to summarize business transactions.
3.  Apply legal and ethical principles when preparing business and accounting reports.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Core Courses (8 units):** | | 8 |
| BUS 1A | Financial Accounting | 4 |
| BUS 1B | Managerial Accounting | 4 |
| **Select at least 5 units from the following (min 5 units):** | | 5 |
| BUS 4 | Cost Accounting | 3 |
| BUS 21 | Payroll Accounting | 2 |
| BUS 206 | Certified Bookkeeper Exam Review | 4 |
| BUS 209 | Fundamentals of Income Tax | 4 |
| BUS 239 | QuickBooks | 1.5 |
| **Select one of the following (3-4 units):** | | 3-4 |
| BUS 2 | Introduction to Business Law | 3 |
| BUS 10 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUS 201 | Business Communications | 3 |
| BUS 43B | Introduction to Microsoft Excel for Business Applications | 4 |
| **Total Units:** | | 16-17 |