Account Clerk Certificate | Business Administration | Total Units: 13.5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Term Effective: Fall 2013 The requirements for this program of study are effective beginning the semester shown above. If you began working on this program before the effective semester, you may not be affected by the changes. Consult with the program contact person or the department chair to determine your eligibility to complete the program under previous requirements. Previous Versions: Account Clerk 2012 - effective Spring 2012 Description: The Account Clerk Skills Certificate prepares the student as an entry level accounts payable/accounts receivable clerk, with responsibilities including data entry. The curriculum includes basic accounting concepts, records management, spreadsheets, and other entry level skills. The occupation involves such tasks as recording daily transactions in journals, posting figures into ledgers, handling payments and receipts, and computing payrolls. It requires skill in the operation of 10-key calculators, computers, and other office equipment. Programs encompass the integration of 21st Century workforce skills emphasizing communication, teamwork, project management, and problem-solving. Students desiring more advanced skills may wish to pursue the Bookkeeping Certificate of Achievement. Completion of the Account Clerk Skills Certificate fulfills a portion of the Bookkeeper Certificate of Achievement program. The employment outlook is very good. With additional training, individuals can progress to bookkeeper, accountant, and CPA (Certified Public Accountant). More information about the Business Administration programs can be found at the Business Administration Department website. Program Student Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student will be able to:
Students interested in a suggested order for taking classes in this program can view the recommended course sequence It is important that students who are completing an Associate Degree and desire to transfer to a four-year institution meet with a counselor to plan their lower division coursework. While many majors at SRJC are intended to align with lower division major preparation required by California public universities, specific lower-division major requirements vary among individual campuses. See a counselor, visit the Transfer Center, and check Guides For Transfer in Specific Majors, and ASSIST to review transfer preparation guides for specific schools and majors. |
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Program Requirements:
The requirements for the Account Clerk program are:
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Course Prerequisites and Advisories: Courses in a program of study may have prerequisites or advisories; that is, courses that must or should be completed before taking that course. Please check for prerequisites or advisories by clicking on the course numbers in the Program Requirements section. |
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Contact Information: Phone: (707) 778-3961 |