# Payroll Professional (Certificate of Proficiency)

MiraCosta College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Accounting

Source: https://catalog.miracosta.edu/disciplines/accounting/

This certificate introduces students to the basic components of the payroll function. The courses in this certificate can be applied to the Certificate of Achievement in Bookkeeping.

##### Program Student Learning Outcome

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to apply knowledge of applicable laws to compute payroll, complete federal and state tax schedules, and accurately prepare financial information for analysis and informed business decisions.

**Course Requirements**

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required courses:** | |  |
| ACCT 101 | Practical Accounting | 4 |
| or ACCT 201 | Financial Accounting |  |
| ACCT 104 | Payroll Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT 158 | Business Mathematics | 3 |
| **Total Units** | | **10** |