Accounting

This certificate provides students with the essential knowledge and skills required for employment in the accounting and bookkeeping fields. The program emphasizes practical application of accounting principles, financial reporting, computerized accounting systems, and business communication. Students gain hands-on experience with industry-standard tools, including Excel and QuickBooks. The certificate is ideal for individuals seeking to begin a career in accounting, enhance their job skills, or prepare for further academic study in business or finance.

The Certificate is granted to students who have completed the requisite units outlined in the major requirements with at least 6 semester units of the required courses at Glendale Community College. All courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better, or a “P” grade.

Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this certificate program, students will be able to demonstrate the ability to read and understand the contents of a corporation’s annual report; create, edit, and print worksheets using formulas and statistics, date and time, financial and logical functions to solve business information; and compose entry-level correspondence and respond to correspondence initiated by others.

Certificate Program Map
 

REQUIRED COURSES FOR CERTIFICATE		UNITS
ACCTG 101	Financial Accounting	5
ACCTG 120	Computerized Accounting Systems	3
ACCTG 130	Payroll Accounting	3
ACCTG 180	Financial Analysis and Communications	2
BUSAD 101	Introduction to Business	3
TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED		16

NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED DUE TO PREREQUISITES. SEE A COUNSELOR FOR A PERSONALIZED STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.

Fall 2026	Fall 2026
Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see the catalog from that year.