Bookkeeping and Accounting

Program Description

All businesses, big and small, are in need of bookkeeping and accounting services. If you are a “numbers person” who is organized and detail-oriented, this is a profession full of opportunity and potential career growth. Since good communication skills and client service are also an important ingredient to a successful career, those aspects are also included in this one-year program.

Students begin by completing their Office Core Competency courses prior to entering into the Bookkeeping curriculum. Successful students then transition to an internship at a local business and/or the advanced Accounting curriculum.

• Operating modern office equipment
• Keyboarding accuracy and speed
• Office safety practices
• Employment readiness
• Customer service and modern office procedures
• Telephone etiquette/ message taking
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Basic record keeping, indexing, and filing
• Business math/ machine calculators
• Business event planning

• QuickBooks Pro for Accounting
• Financial Records Management
• Advanced Computer Skills and Applications
• Business math (advanced)
• The Accounting Cycle (journal entries, posting to general ledger, trial balance, financial statements, etc)
• Occupational Record Keeping for sales associates, stock clerks, purchase order clerks, A/R & A/P clerks, payroll clerks

ROC certifications offered to students completing the Bookkeeping/Accounting program include:

• Bookkeeper
• Advanced Bookkeeper
• Account Clerk I (Sole Proprietorship)
• Account Clerk II (Partnership)
• Computer Account Clerk  (QuickBooks User)
• Precision Exams 21st Century Success Skills
• Typing Certificate (NWPM) - authorized issuing agent for County of Kern
• 10-Key Certification (CSPM) - authorized issuing agent for County of Kern

Bookkeeping & Accounting students should have average or better math and English skills and solid attendance. The program dress code is Business Casual/Business Professional and/or Specified Uniform. For students assigned to internships at medical offices, proof of a current negative TB Skin Test and current Immunization record are also required.

Students earn 15 elective units each semester toward their high school graduation.

College prep course.  A-G approved.  Meets area “G” approval for UC and CSU admissions.

Bookkeeping & Accounting is articulated with Bakersfield College courses in:

• BSAD B252a – Computer Keyboarding, Part 1
• BSAD B252b – Computer Keyboarding, Part 2
• BSAD B252c – Computer Keyboarding, Part 3
• BSAD B264 – Ten-Key Proficiency
• BSAD B53A – Accounting
• BSAD B88 – Office Procedures
• COMP B5 – Introduction to Microsoft Office
• BSAD B287 – Filing
• BSAD B253a – Document Processing, Part 1
• BSAD B253b – Document Processing, Part 2
• BSAD B253c – Document Processing, Part 3

Students meeting BC’s established criteria can earn up to 17 units of BC credit in addition to the above high school credit.

Students meeting the established criteria at a four-year college or university can earn 3 units when they pass the NOCTI assessment at 70% or higher.

This is a career awareness class that instructs students on the basics necessary for entry-level employment. Successful Bookkeeping and Accounting students often pursue careers in the following:

• Receptionist
• Bookkeeper
• Staff Accountant
• Account Clerk I / Account Clerk II
• Computer Account Clerk
• Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable Clerk
• Auditor
• Payroll Clerk
• Budget Analyst