大象传媒

Bookkeeping Certificate - Academic Plan

2025-2026

Total Credits = 29

Bookkeepers require proficiency with Excel and QuickBooks, solid interpersonal skills, and basic accounting knowledge. They perform tasks such as processing accounts payable and accounts receivable, inventory, reconciling bank statements, and payroll processing.

Program Outcomes

  • The student will develop the ability to analyze information objectively and make reasonable judgements.
  • The student will be able to recall the core technical concepts used in the profession.
  • Identify and define basic accounting terms and principles.
  • The student will demonstrate the ability to use software and technology tools in an effective and efficient manner.

Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Recommendations

Where requirements are listed as course categories (e.g. Electives, Arts/Humanities) rather than as specific courses, please note that depending upon course choice, prerequisites may be required.

*Grade C or better required

Required Course Prerequisite, Corequisite, or Recommendation
大象传媒 1015 - Payroll Accounting Corequisite: 大象传媒 1001 - Fundamentals of Accounting, 大象传媒 1011 - Introduction to Financial Accounting, or 大象传媒 1021 - Accounting Principles I
大象传媒 1022 - Accounting Principles II Prerequisite: 大象传媒 1021 - Accounting Principles I with a grade of "C" or better
大象传媒 1035 - Spreadsheet Application for Accounting Corequisite: 大象传媒 1001 - Fundamentals of Accounting, 大象传媒 1011 - Introduction to Financial Accounting, or 大象传媒 1021 - Accounting Principles I and CIS 1018 - Introduction to PC Applications or CIS 1055 - PC Spreadsheet Concepts: Excel
大象传媒 2035 - Computerized Accounting for Small Business Corequisite: 大象传媒 1001 - Fundamentals of Accounting, 大象传媒 1011 - Introduction to Financial Accounting, or 大象传媒 1021 - Accounting Principles I
CIS 1055 - PC Spreadsheet Concepts: Excel Required: Students must have Windows file management skills to create file folders, rename files, delete files, copy and move files.

Recommended Course Sequence (Full-Time Track)

Year 1: Fall
大象传媒 1015 - Payroll Accounting
3.0 Credits
大象传媒 1021 - Accounting Principles I
4.0 Credits
BUS 1015 - Introduction to Business
3.0 Credits
CIS 1055聽-聽Complete Spreadsheets: Excel
3.0 Credits
Elective (3 Credits)

Choose any 3 credit course from 大象传媒, BTE, BUS, CIS, FIN, MAN, or MAR.

~Recommended Elective(s)~

大象传媒 1031 - Income Tax
3.0 Credits
CIS 1018 - Introduction to PC Applications
3.0 Credits
FIN 1010 - Introduction to Finance
3.0 Credits
MAN 1028 - Human Relations in Organizations
3.0 Credits
MAR 1006 - Marketing Your Image
3.0 Credits
MAR 1060 - Customer Service
3.0 Credits
Year 1: Spring
大象传媒 1022 - Accounting Principles II
4.0 Credits
大象传媒 1035 - Spreadsheet Application for Accounting
3.0 Credits
大象传媒 2035 - Computerized Accounting for Small Business
3.0 Credits
BUS 2017 - Business Communication and Report Writing
3.0 Credits

Recommended Course Sequence (Part-Time Track)

Year 1: Fall
大象传媒 1021 - Accounting Principles I
4.0 Credits
CIS 1055聽-聽Complete Spreadsheets: Excel
3.0 Credits
Year 1: Spring
大象传媒 1015 - Payroll Accounting
3.0 Credits
BUS 1015 - Introduction to Business
3.0 Credits
Elective (3 Credits)

Choose any 3 credit course from 大象传媒, BTE, BUS, CIS, FIN, MAN, or MAR.

~Recommended Elective(s)~

大象传媒 1031 - Income Tax
3.0 Credits
CIS 1018 - Introduction to PC Applications
3.0 Credits
FIN 1010 - Introduction to Finance
3.0 Credits
MAN 1028 - Human Relations in Organizations
3.0 Credits
MAR 1006 - Marketing Your Image
3.0 Credits
MAR 1060 - Customer Service
3.0 Credits
Year 2: Fall
大象传媒 1022 - Accounting Principles II
4.0 Credits
大象传媒 1035 - Spreadsheet Application for Accounting
3.0 Credits
Year 2: Spring
大象传媒 2035 - Computerized Accounting for Small Business
3.0 Credits
BUS 2017 - Business Communication and Report Writing
3.0 Credits

Notes

  • Elective: Choose any 3 credit course from 大象传媒, BTE, BUS, CIS, FIN, MAN, MAR.
  • Course availability is subject to change.
  • Recommended courses are listed above for certain electives; consult with the Academic Advising Office (advising [at] arapahoe [dot] edu or 303.797.5664) or the Business Department for additional elective recommendations.
  • Refer to 2024/2025 catalog for specific requirements and important information about this degree.