Accounting Office Assistant Certificate Course Map

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Created by Pierce faculty, this map outlines the initial coursework for this career field. It provides you a clear path to complete your certificate by listing a specific set of courses relevant to your program and career. The map is designed with the appropriate number of credits and meets certificate requirements. Courses are organized in a recommended sequence; please schedule accordingly. If a course is unavailable, select the next appropriate course within the sequence. For each course, a purpose statement explains how the content relates to your career field. On this map, there may be instances when you will be required to select a course from several options. Use these purpose statements and notes to choose the course that best aligns with your interests and needs. You will also find action items to complete to assure you progress and graduate on time. While this map is a great guide to courses required to complete the Accounting Office Assistant Certificate, you are responsible for fulfilling all certificate requirements.

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ctcLink Plan Code: ATBAAC45

CIP Code: 52.0302

Total Credits: 33

Action Item: Meet with Advisor

Use your Success Network! In your first quarter, meet with your advisor to revisit your career and transfer path, make adjustments to your goals as needed, and plan for your next steps.

1. College Success

COLLG 110 College Success (3 credits)
Course purpose: A foundational course to explore and affirm a career choice and build upon the skills, knowledge, and resources that will support you at Pierce College and beyond.
Note:
- Successfully completing either COLLG 110 or COLLG 115 will fulfill the College Success requirement.
- A COLLG 110 course grade can only be replaced with a grade from another COLLG 110 course and a COLLG 115 course grade can only be replaced with a grade from another COLLG 115 course.

2. Principles of Accounting I & II

Take both courses in this sequence.

ACCT& 201 Principles of Accounting I (5 credits)
ACCT& 202 Principles of Accounting II (5 credits)
Course purpose: These courses provide the foundational knowledge expected of any accounting/bookkeeping employee.

3. Math Course Recommendation

Choose one

MATH& 107 Math in Society (5 credits)
Course purpose: Math skills are needed to interpret and apply financial information. This is also key to proper data entry and transaction classification.
MATH 147 Business Precalculus (5 credits)
Course purpose: This course is recommended for Business DTA majors or students planning on transferring to another institution after Pierce to continue towards their 4 year degree.

Action Item: Apply for Graduation

Way to go! It is time to apply for graduation. Visit the Pierce College Graduation website for details.

Meet with advisor to discuss 4-year vs 2-year degree tracks and course options.

4. Excel for Accounting

ACCT 136 Excel for Accounting (5 credits)
Course purpose: MS Excel is used throughout the business and accounting world. Knowledge of this program is important to your success as an employee.

5. Payroll and Business Taxes

ACCT 275 Payroll and Business Taxes (5 credits)
Course purpose: Knowledge of payroll is a skill valued by many employers.

6. QuickBooks

ACCT 131 QuickBooks (5 credits)
Course purpose: This course offers experience with frequently used bookkeeping software.

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Accounting Office Assistant Certificate Course Map

ctcLink Plan Code: ATBAAC45

CIP Code: 52.0302

Total Credits: 33

Action Item: Meet with Advisor

1. College Success

2. Principles of Accounting I & II

3. Math Course Recommendation

Action Item: Apply for Graduation

4. Excel for Accounting

5. Payroll and Business Taxes

6. QuickBooks

Total Credits: 33

CIP Code: 52.0302

ctcLink Plan Code: ATBAAC45