SCOTTSDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION IN BOOKKEEPING Why Accounting and Bookkeeping? Accountants and bookkeepers are constantly in high demand and command strong salaries. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average salary for an entry-­‐level bookkeeper is $26,000, with increases up to $37,000 for more experience. The Bureau also expects consistent increases in demand for bookkeepers as well. What Does a Bookkeeper Do? Bookkeepers maintain the financial records for an organization. They track and update expenditures, receipts, accounts payable and receivable, and profit and loss. They prepare financial statements to help management in decision-­‐making. They are needed in every industry – manufacturing, retail, service, government, educational institutions, and hospitals. Bookkeeping requires specialized training. For example, accounting today is highly computerized, so learning how to use accounting software applications is very critical. Most employers expect their bookkeepers to have a certificate of completion or even an associate degree in accounting and/or bookkeeping. Bookkeeping Certificate at Scottsdale Community College Scottsdale Community College (SCC), accredited by the North Central Association, offers the Certificate in Bookkeeping for students who wish to pursue an entry-­‐level accounting or bookkeeping position in a small to medium-­‐sized company. You'll learn the basics of financial and managerial accounting as well as payroll, computerized, and tax accounting for a well-­‐
rounded education that will qualify you for a variety of industries. The certificate is designed for students who either already have a college degree and want to “recareer” or who don’t have a degree but want to enter the accounting occupation as soon as possible. Many students use the certificate as a stepping stone to a higher-­‐level accounting career later and even toward the eventual acquisition of a CPA. The following pages discuss program requirements and provide a recommended academic plan toward the completion of your certificate. For information, contact: Susan Peterson at [email protected] or 480-­‐423-­‐6289. 1 SCOTTSDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION IN BOOKKEEPING Student Name: _________________________ Advisor: __________________________ Date: ____________ Program Prerequisite (can be waived with permission of Department Chair): Course Course Title Number Description ENG 101 OR ENG107 Emphasis on rhetoric and composition with a focus on expository writing and understanding writing as a process. Establishing effective college-­‐level writing strategies through four or more writing projects comprising at least 3,000 words in total. Prerequisites: Appropriate English placement test score or a grade of "C" or better in a prerequisite course First-­‐Year Composition First-­‐Year Composition for ESL Credits 0-­‐3 Course Course Title Number Description ACC105 Tax reporting for payroll, sales, and personal property. Prerequisites: None. 3 Fundamental theory of accounting principles and procedures. Prerequisites: None. Continuation of the fundamental theory of accounting principles and procedures, including interpretation of general purpose financial statements. Prerequisite: ACC111 with grade of C or better. Mastery of a microcomputer accounting system including the general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable and payroll. Prerequisites: ACC111 or ACC211 or ACC230, or permission of Department. Development and analysis of accounting information for managerial planning and control. Prerequisites: A grade of "C" or better in (ACC111 and ACC112), or ACC211, and (CIS105 or permission of Department). Preparation of and accounting procedures for individuals; introduction to partnerships and corporate tax structures. Prerequisites: ACC111 or ACC211 or permission of Department. Introduction to business and personal computer operations and usage. Software applications for analyzing and solving business problems including word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation graphics. Prerequisites: None. Characteristics and activities of current local, national, and international business. An overview of economics, marketing, management and finance. Prerequisites: None. Internal and external business communications, including verbal and nonverbal techniques. Prerequisites: ENG101 or ENG107 with grade of "C" or better, or permission of Department. Touch system of numeric keys on ten-­‐key pads. Prerequisites: None. 3 ACC111 ACC112 Payroll, Sales and Property Taxes Accounting Principles I Accounting Principles II ACC115 Computerized Accounting ACC212 Managerial Accounting ACC221 Tax Accounting BPC110 Computer Usage and Applications GBS151 Introduction to Business GBS233 Business Communication OAS118 10-­‐Key Touch TOTAL CREDITS Credits 3 Delivery Grade Method & Schedule Day or evening classes; online Delivery Method & Schedule Online class, spring only Grade Day or evening class; online Day or evening class; online 2 Online class, spring only 3 Day or evening class; online 3 Online class, fall only 3 Day or evening class; online 3 Day or evening class; online 3 Day class or online 1 Online only 27-­‐30 For information, contact: Susan Peterson at [email protected] or 480-­‐423-­‐6289. 2 CERTIFICATE IN BOOKKEEPING RECOMMENDED COURSE PLANS You may earn the certificate as quickly as one calendar year, depending on when you start. Following are recommended plans depending on which semester you start. Start in fall (August), complete requirements in 16 months Fall (9 credits) Spring (9 credits) Summer (0-­‐3 credits) Fall (9 credits) GBS151 ACC112 ENG101 or 107 if needed ACC212 ACC111 ACC115** ACC221** BPC110 OAS118* GBS233 ACC105** Start in spring (January), complete requirements in 12 months Spring (12 credits) Summer (6-­‐9 credits) Fall (9 credits) ACC111 ACC112 ACC212 ACC115** BPC110 ACC221** ACC105** ENG101 or ENG107 if needed GBS233 OAS118* GBS151 Notes: • All courses are offered in fall, spring, and summer EXCEPT the following: o * OAS118 is offered online in fall and spring only o **ACC105 and ACC115 are offered online in spring only o **ACC221 is offered online in fall only • The following courses must be taken in sequence (not in the same semester): ACC111, ACC112, ACC212 • On-­‐ground courses are scheduled to avoid conflicts with each other. • Evening courses meet once per week for around three hours per session. • Day courses meet twice per week for 75-­‐85 minutes per session (either on Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday). • Online courses may last anywhere from 8 to 16 weeks. Please see college schedule for more detail. For information, contact: Susan Peterson at [email protected] or 480-­‐423-­‐6289. 3