# Accounting - Financial Planning (Certificate)

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

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

**Business Division  
Accounting and Management Department**  
The Accounting - Financial Planning Certificate provides basic accounting skills and knowledge combined with specialized training in financial planning, preparing the student for entry-level positions and/or professional advancement in their current accounting jobs. Students completing this certificate will be able to assist companies within the areas of budget analysis, tax reporting, financial and investment planning and analysis.

#### Required Courses

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BUSA 7 | Principles of Accounting - Financial | 5 |
| BUSA 8 | Principles of Accounting - Managerial | 5 |
| BUSA 58 | Federal Income Tax Law | 4 |
| BUSA 71 | Personal Financial Planning | 3 |
| BUSA 76 | Excel for Accounting | 3 |
| **Total Units** | | **20** |

### Outcomes

##### Program Learning Outcomes

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

-   Utilize accounting information including financial statements to perform financial statement analysis.
-   Develop a personal definition of financial success.
-   Know how to evaluate their own personal spending patterns and create my own personal budgets.

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