Bookkeeping Certificate of Competency (45 Credits)

CIP Code

52.0302

Plan Code: ATBBOC45

Accounting is the process that summarizes economic information about a business entity for use by decision makers. Users of this information include investors, creditors, management and government agencies. The bookkeeping certificate program at Bates Technical College provides training in financial accounting and payroll. Graduates are prepared for careers as accounting clerks and full charge bookkeepers.

Outcomes

Comply with appropriate accounting rules and guidelines.

Perform the steps of the accounting cycle.

Choose and perform appropriate financial calculations.

General Education Requirements

5 credits from the Communications Distribution

5 credits from the Quantitative Distribution

5 credits from the Sciences and Humanities Distribution

Note: See a Career Advisor prior to choosing courses that meet general education requirements.

Bookkeeping Certificate of Competency (45 Credits)

Quarter 1

ACCT &201	Principles of Accounting I	5
INFO 101	Computer Application Essentials	5

GENED

MATH or ENGL or HUM/SCI

Quarter 2

ACCT &202

Principles of Accounting II

GENED

MATH or ENGL or HUM/SCI

GENED

MATH or ENGL or HUM/SCI

Quarter 3

ACCT 207	QuickBooks	5
ACCT 220	Payroll Accounting	5
DATA 104	Excel for Analytics	5
Total Credit Hours:		45

Total Credit Hours: 45