Payroll Professional
Certificate of Proficiency Accounting · MiraCosta College · 2026-2027 Catalog
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.