# Bookkeeping (Certificate of Achievement)

Laney College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Business

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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.

**Career Opportunities**

The 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.

**Program Learning Outcomes**

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

1.  Computational Skills: Input financial transactions and prepare financial statements.
2.  Design and create a business spreadsheet using Microsoft Excel application to summarize business transactions.
3.  Ethics and Personal Responsibility: Apply legal, accounting and ethical principles when preparing business reports.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required core courses (5.5 units)** | | 5.5 |
| BUS 206 | Certified Bookkeeper Exam Review | 4 |
| BUS 239 | QuickBooks | 1.5 |
| **Electives (select a min of 11 units):** | | 11 |
| BUS 1A | Financial Accounting | 4 |
| BUS 24 | Computerized Accounting Principles | 3 |
| BUS 43B | Introduction to Microsoft Excel for Business Applications | 4 |
| BUS 209 | Fundamentals of Income Tax | 4 |
| **Total Units:** | | 16.5 |
| **Recommended but not required** | |  |
| BUS 1B | Managerial Accounting | 4 |
| BUS 4 | Cost Accounting | 3 |
| BUS 20 | General Accounting | 3 |
| BUS 21 | Payroll Accounting | 2 |