Bookkeeping, SCERT

Short-Term Certificate: (SCERT-BOK)

About the Program

The Bookkeeping Short-Term Certificate is designed to provide students with in-depth instruction in the field of Accounting with a concentration in Bookkeeping. The program covers the foundational knowledge and skills needed to help process a company’s business transactions. The curriculum focuses on the role of accounting in business and management. Students will encounter real-world scenarios where they will use accounting information resources and systems, and present conclusions based on accounting and business data. Additionally, students will use ledgers, journals, and worksheets to complete formal, informal, and quantitative accounting tasks.

Students successfully completing this short-term certificate in Bookkeeping may sit for one of two national Bookkeeper certification exams. Certification is not required, however holding a national certification may increase employment opportunities.

1. The National Association of Certified Professional Bookkeepers: administers the Uniform Bookkeeper Certification Exam.
2. The American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers: administers the Certified Bookkeepers Exam. Candidates for this certification must document at least two years of full-time work experience as a condition for meeting certification requirements.

This Program Offers:

• Short-Term Certificate: 20 credit hours

Certificate Goals

• To learn the skills necessary for employment in the field of accounting in an entry-level position such as Bookkeeper, Accounting Associate or similar position and title
• To teach students to comprehend, apply and integrate the basic principles of accounting
• To prepare students to use accounting and business terminology as well as effective communication skills

Certificate Outcomes

• Perform all phases of the accounting cycle using manual and computerized systems
• Create and communicate written accounting reports for internal and/or external constituents
• Perform specialized accounting functions such as cost, tax and payroll accounting
• Demonstrate accounting skill and knowledge
• Operate software to record, store and analyze accounting data and generate reports
• Check figures, postings and documents for correct entry and mathematical accuracy

Admission Requirements

Students are required to do the following:

• Fulfill all WCCCD admission requirements
• Fulfill course placement requirements based on the ACCUPLACER^® assessment
• Complete a WCCCD Program Application and submit to the Campus Academic Officer