Accountancy
Certificate of Achievement Accounting · San Diego Miramar College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Summary
General knowledge of financial and managerial accounting in a technological environment as well as introductory knowledge of inventory, cost, and payroll accounting.
Note: Competence in Microsoft Excel is recommended preparation for employment in the field of accountancy.
Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Accountancy Program will be able to:
- Create accurate, reliable, and relevant accounting documents and reports for decision makers using the information.
- Demonstrate effective use of accounting software applications considered applicable to the current accounting environment.
- Demonstrate an understanding of basic accounting terminology and the process by which transactions are analyzed, evaluated, and communicated into the financial statements.
- Understand and practice high ethical standards with internal and external stakeholders.
- Prepare a federal and California individual income tax return in proper form according to current federal and state tax rules and regulations.
- Demonstrate the ability to compute, record, and verify quantitative and qualitative information in order to maintain financial records.