Accounting Assistant/Bookkeeper, Level II
Certificate of Achievement (C) Accounting Education · Santa Barbara City College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Overview
The Accounting Assistant/Bookkeeper, Level II, Certificate of Achievement provides students with the foundational knowledge in GAAP-based accounting to be applied to an entry-level position. There are a variety of career opportunities for students completing the Accounting Assistant/Bookkeeper, Level II, Certificate of Achievement. Students may find employment at:
1. Entry-level Accounting Assistant/Bookkeeper, under supervision, for small partnerships or corporations
2. Entry-level Accounting Clerk or Accounting Data Processor, under supervision, for medium or large proprietorships, partnerships or corporations
3. Student of intermediate accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, fund accounting and/or tax accounting
Requirements
Certificate of Achievement Requirements
Complete all Major Requirements for the Certificate of Achievement with a C or better or Pass in each course. A minimum of 6 units must be completed through SBCC.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements | ||
| ACCT 110 | Introduction to Accounting | 4 |
| ACCT 130 | Payroll Accounting | 4 |
| ACCT 160 | Accounting With Quickbooks | 3 |
| ACCT 230 | Financial Accounting | 5 |
| COMP 109 | Microsoft Excel | 4 |
| COMP 171 | Business English | 3 |
| orCOMP 271 | Business Communications | |
| Total Units | 23.00 | |
Learning Outcomes
- Apply generally accepted accounting principles to record common business transactions, to prepare simple financial statements, and to analyze the results of operations, cash flows, and financial position as reported.
- Calculate and explain the impact of alternate generally accepted accounting principles for financial ratio analysis, and for economic analysis.
- Use introductory managerial accounting concepts to make decisions within a business.
- Prepare financial reports and communiqués using standard Business English.
Recommended Sequence
Make an appointment with your SBCC academic counselor through Starfish to create a Student Education Plan that reflects a recommended course sequence for this program that is tailored to your individual needs.
How to schedule an Academic Counseling appointment.