Program Map

Upon completion of this certificate, students will be trained and able to perform the basic duties and responsibilities required of an entry level payroll accounting clerk.

Program completion within this time frame is dependent on the number of units enrolled per term and course availability. Meet with a counselor to develop your Student Educational Plan (SEP), determine the appropriate general education pattern and work/life/school balance.

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Certificate

The Small Business Payroll Accounting certificate may lead to employment competency, but does not lead to an Associate of Science degree. Credits earned may be applied toward other degrees and certificates. This program requires 6 units.

  • MVC
    Major Credit
  • CSU
    Transfers to CSU
  • UC
    Transfers to UC
Course Information
Course Credit Area

Choose one:

  • ACC 1A – Principles of Accounting I
  • ACC/CAT 55 – Applied Accounting/Bookkeeping
3 units
  • MVC

Student Tasks

Course Information
Course Credit Area

ACC 62 – Payroll Accounting

3 units. Has a prerequisite of ACC 1A or ACC/CAT 55.
  • MVC

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