Accounting and Financial Services

Accounting Degrees and Certificates

 

Degree

Accounting associates in science degree

The accounting program has three functions:

1. to prepare non-transfer accounting students for entry level positions by making the accounting certificate and/or the two-year degree in accounting available to them;
2. prepare transfer accounting students with appropriate background for upper division courses; and
3. to provide non-accounting majors with the necessary expertise that will enable them to make intelligent use of accounting information. 

Certificates

 Accounting certificate

Same as accounting associate in science degree

A list of the courses required for a certificate is available on the Chaffey College website.

Accounting for government and not-for-profit organizations certificate

This program is designed for students interested in working in government or not-for-profit organizations. Once you complete this program successfully you will be proficient in fund and not-for-profit accounting and will be able to perform basic accounting functions.

Accounting paraprofessional certificate

(Computer software emphasis)

Students in this program develop the skills and concepts needed for entry-level positions in small businesses using computerized accounting systems.

 

Financial planning certificate

Students who successfully complete this program will acquire basic accounting skills and training in financial planning. Students who receive this certificate can assist individuals and companies with budgeting, taxes and financial planning. The program gives student a strong foundation if they wish to take the National Association of Securities Dealers series 6 and 7 examinations.

Payroll and Income Tax Preparer Certificate

This program is designed for students interested in the payroll and/or tax preparation fields with a minimum of course requirements. Students who complete the certificate program successfully will have the knowledge and analytical tools needed to use accounting data effectively. Those who complete the tax class will gain State of California recognition as a registered tax preparers.

 

Contact

Business Education Building
BE-107
Phone: (909) 652-6830
Email: bat.staff@chaffey.edu

 

Accounting Faculty

 

Gainful Employment

Information on program costs and employment options for those with accounting certificates is available on the Chaffey College website under the gainful employment disclosure for accounting page.