Accounting Clerk, Certificate
Program Code: CC.ACNTGCLERK
Curriculum includes basic bookkeeping and accounting, including manual and computerized data entry, transaction analysis, preparation of financial statements and other related tasks.
For information contact Dr. Joan San-Claire, joan.san-claire@clackamas.edu
Related Instruction Outcomes
Computation
- 1 course - MTH-050 Technical Mathematics I or higher
- Use appropriate mathematics to solve problems
Communication
- 1 course - WR-121Z Composition I
- Read actively, think critically, and write purposefully and capably for professional audiences
Human Relations
- 1 course - BA-285 Human Relations in Business
- Engage in ethical communication processes that accomplish goals
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- organize, analyze, record, and report financial events by applying the principles, standards, and practices of general, financial, and payroll accounting;
- capably use basic business and accounting computerized tools and systems;
- comprehend overall business environments and influences on financial situations, such as economic events.
| Fall Term | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| BA-101Z | Introduction to Business | 4.00 |
| BA-111 | General Accounting I | 3.00 |
| BA-131 | Introduction to Business Computing | 4.00 |
| MTH-050 | Technical Mathematics I 1 | 4.00 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Winter Term | ||
| BA-112 | General Accounting II | 4.00 |
| BA-177 | Payroll Accounting | 3.00 |
| CS-135S | Microsoft Excel | 3.00 |
| WR-121Z | Composition I | 4.00 |
| Electives | 1.00-4.00 | |
| Credits | 15-18 | |
| Spring Term | ||
| BA-211Z | Principles of Financial Accounting | 4.00 |
| BA-228 | Computerized Accounting | 3.00 |
| BA-285 | Human Relations in Business | 4.00 |
| EC-201 | Principles of Economics: Micro | 4.00 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 45-48 | |
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or higher, based on advising placement. Substitute college transfer courses for these courses if you plan to continue your education at a higher education institution. It is recommended that you consult with a faculty or academic advisor for the transfer requirements of the specific advanced program or school.
Courses in this program can be applied to satisfy elective requirements in the Business AAS
Electives
Any BA or BT course not included in the program, or any of the following:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FYE-101 | First Year Experience Level I | 2.00 |
| LIB-101 | Introduction to Library Research | 1.00 |