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  "college": "laney-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Business",
  "id": "bookkeeping-certificate-of-achievement",
  "name": "Bookkeeping",
  "award": "Certificate of Achievement",
  "department": "business",
  "sourceUrl": "https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/44166/44231/44176/44266/44269",
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      "markdown": "The Bookkeeping Certificate is designed to add the skills needed to enter the accounting profession within a short period of time. The program covers theoretical, analytical, and computer application skills required to apply for jobs as bookkeepers, or as clerks in the following positions: general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and income tax. Graduates of the program will have knowledge of double-entry accounting, preparation of journals, adjustments, payroll documents, tax forms, and bank reconciliation, as well as proficiency in Excel, Computerized Accounting and QuickBooks.\n\n**Career Opportunities**\n\nThe successful completion of this program will allow students to apply for positions in bookkeeping, and clerical positions such as general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and income tax.\n\n**Program Learning Outcomes**\n\nUpon completion of this program a student will be able to:\n\n1.  Computational Skills: Input financial transactions and prepare financial statements.\n2.  Design and create a business spreadsheet using Microsoft Excel application to summarize business transactions.\n3.  Ethics and Personal Responsibility: Apply legal, accounting and ethical principles when preparing business reports."
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          "text": "Required core courses (5.5 units)",
          "units": "5.5"
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "BUS 206",
          "title": "Certified Bookkeeper Exam Review",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "BUS 239",
          "title": "QuickBooks",
          "units": "1.5",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Electives (select a min of 11 units):",
          "units": "11"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "BUS 1A",
          "title": "Financial Accounting",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "BUS 24",
          "title": "Computerized Accounting Principles",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "BUS 43B",
          "title": "Introduction to Microsoft Excel for Business Applications",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "BUS 209",
          "title": "Fundamentals of Income Tax",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Total Units:",
          "units": "16.5"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Recommended but not required"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "BUS 1B",
          "title": "Managerial Accounting",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "BUS 4",
          "title": "Cost Accounting",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "BUS 20",
          "title": "General Accounting",
          "units": "3",
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        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "BUS 21",
          "title": "Payroll Accounting",
          "units": "2",
          "indent": false
        }
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