Accounting Assistant

Certificate of Proficiency Accounting · MiraCosta College · 2026-2027 Catalog

This certificate introduces students to the basic components of billing, cost, and accounting functions. Most of the courses in this certificate can be applied to the Accounting and Bookkeeping Certificates of Achievement.

Program Student Learning Outcome

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to analyze and record business transactions using double-entry accounting as well as construct and interpret required financial statements.

Course Requirements

CourseTitleUnits
Required courses:
ACCT 101Practical Accounting4
ACCT 104Payroll Accounting3
ACCT 148QuickBooks3
One of the following:3-4
ACCT 102Practical Accounting II
ACCT 158Business Mathematics
CSIT 110Computer Applications
CSIT 128Microsoft Excel for Business
Total Units13-14

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