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. |
