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  "college": "san-diego-city-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Accounting",
  "id": "accounting-certificate-of-achievement",
  "name": "Accounting",
  "award": "Certificate of Achievement",
  "department": "accounting",
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      "markdown": "### Summary\n\nThe Certificate of Achievement in Accounting prepares students for entry into the field of accounting. The certificate provides students with basic accounting skills necessary to be successful in the accounting industry. Students who successfully complete the award have the skill set necessary for the following careers: accounting clerk, accounts payable/receivable specialist, claims clerk, payroll clerk, bookkeeper, accounting technician, tax preparer, tax aid, financial management assistant, or comparable positions. This award is intended for students majoring in accounting, and students looking to update their accounting skills.\n\n**Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Accounting Program will be able to:**\n\n1.  Evaluate business transactions and summarize for internal and external financial reporting.\n2.  Examine ethical decisions while recognizing multiple perspectives in business situations.\n3.  Demonstrate the use of accounting concepts in decision-making, planning, directing operations, and controlling.\n4.  Apply accounting guidelines, practices, and regulatory procedures in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).\n5.  Implement government and nonprofit specific accounting practices as well as auditing techniques used in accounting."
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      "markdown": "### Requirements"
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          "text": "COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR:",
          "units": "11"
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "ACCT 116A",
          "title": "Financial Accounting",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ACCT 116B",
          "title": "Managerial Accounting",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "BUSE 119",
          "title": "Business Communications",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "SELECT SEVEN TO NINE (7 - 9) UNITS FROM THE FOLLOWING:",
          "units": "7-9"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ACCT 102",
          "title": "Basic Accounting",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ACCT 119",
          "title": "Accounting Ethics",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ACCT 120",
          "title": "Federal Income Tax",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ACCT 121",
          "title": "California Income Tax",
          "units": "1",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ACCT 125",
          "title": "Government & Not-for-Profit Accounting",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ACCT 128A",
          "title": "Recordkeeping",
          "units": "1.5",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ACCT 128B",
          "title": "Payroll",
          "units": "1.5",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ACCT 135",
          "title": "Principles of Auditing",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ACCT 150",
          "title": "Computer Accounting Applications",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "BUSE 101",
          "title": "Business Mathematics",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "BUSE 120",
          "title": "Personal Financial Management",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CBTE 143",
          "title": "Intermediate Microsoft Excel",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
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