# Accounting - Bookkeeping (Certificate)

Mt. San Antonio College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Accounting

Source: https://catalog.mtsac.edu/programs/programsaz/accounting/accounting-bookkeeping-certificate/

**Business Division  
Accounting and Management Department**  
The Accounting - Bookkeeping Certificate provides basic accounting skills and knowledge, preparing the student for entry-level positions as an accounting clerk in areas such as bookkeeping, accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory tracing/reporting, bank reconciliation, expense reporting, and account analysis.

#### Required Courses

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BUSA 7 | Principles of Accounting - Financial | 5 |
| or BUSA 72 | Bookkeeping - Accounting |  |
| BUSA 75 | QuickBooks for Accounting | 3 |
| BUSA 76 | Excel for Accounting | 3 |
| **Total Units** | | **11** |

### Outcomes

##### Program Learning Outcomes

_Upon successful completion of this program, a student will be able to:_

-   Explain the concept of double-entry accounting within the categories of asset, liability, owner's equity, revenue and expense account.
-   Use computerized accounting software to process accounting transactions.
-   Analyze business transactions, and journalize and post transactions to ledger accounts.

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