Accounting
Certificate of Achievement Business · Laney College · 2026-2027 Catalog
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:
- Prepare financial statement for a publicity held enterprise and analyze results.
- Design and complete professional assignments using computer applications as Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks, general ledger software to summarize business transactions.
- 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 | |