Small Business Payroll Accounting
About
The Small Business Payroll Accounting certificate helps students perform basic duties and responsibilities related to accounting and payroll for small businesses, including understanding federal legislation surrounding Social Security, unemployment, and workers compensation. This is a certificate-only program designed to meet employment competency.Overview
This is a 6 unit certificate program which can be completed in two terms. Credits earned may be applied toward other degrees and certificates. Program completion is dependent on the number of units enrolled per term and course availability. Meet with a counselor to develop your Student Educational Plan (SEP), to determine the appropriate general education pattern, and establish a reasonable work, life and school balance.
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Analyze, synthesize, and evaluate payroll principles as defined by Social Security Act and understand laws relating to the payment of wages and salaries.
- Analyze and solve problems associated with the calculation and reporting of payroll.
- Accurately apply accounting principles to computerized and manual payroll systems.
| Course | Title | Units |
| ACC-62 | Payroll Accounting | 3 |
| ACC-1A, or ACC/CAT-55 |
Principles of Accounting, or |
3 |
Certificate
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MVCMajor Credit
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CSUTransfers to CSU
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UCTransfers to UC
Course Information
Course Credit Area
Choose one:
- ACC 1A – Principles of Accounting I
- ACC/CAT 55 – Applied Accounting/Bookkeeping
3 units. ACC-55 transfers to CSU only.
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MVC
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CSU
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UC
Student Tasks
- Meet with a counselor to create your student education plan
- Explore career paths with VitaNavis
- Explore career resources
- Find internship and apprenticeship opportunities
- Attend career and transfer workshops
- Get help with job searches, resume building, and interviews
- Start planning for transfer
Course Information
Course Credit Area
ACC 62 – Payroll Accounting
3 units. Has a prerequisite of ACC 1A or ACC/CAT 55.
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MVC
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CSU
Student Tasks
- Meet with a counselor to update your student education plan and complete your graduation check
- Apply for graduation
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