# ACCOUNTING FOR GOVERNMENT AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS (Certificate of Achievement)

Rio Hondo College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Accounting

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### Description

This program is designed for individuals desiring employment in government or not-for-profit organizations. Upon successful completion of the certificate, candidates will be proficient in fund and not-for-profit accounting and possess the ability to perform basic accounting functions in a government and/or not-for-profit organization.

To acquire the **Certificate of Achievement in Accounting for Government and Nonprofit Organizations**, it is necessary to complete the following courses:

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses** | | 16-16.5 |
| ACCT 101 | Financial Accounting | 4 |
| or ACCT 101H | Financial Accounting Honors | 4 |
| ACCT 103 | Payroll Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT 104 | Introduction to Governmental and Not-For-Profit Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT 106 | Computerized Accounting | 3 |
| MGMT 108 | Business Writing | 3 |
| or ENGL C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing (formerly ENGL 101) | 3.5 |
| **Total** | | **16-16.5** |