Welcome to the Accounting Program @ GWC
CERTIFICATES OF ACHIEVEMENT
Staff Accountant Option
This certificate provides an intensive program of study designed to prepare the student for an accounting position in industry, public accounting, merchandising, or related
fields. The curriculum provides training in basic and advanced accounting techniques, computerized accounting, and related subjects.
Required Courses Units
Semesters 1 and 2
Accounting G100** Accounting Elements 4 Units
Accounting G101 Financial Accounting 4 Units
Accounting G110 Payroll Accounting & Taxation 3 Units
Accounting G113/Business G113 Business Income Tax 3 Units
Accounting G130 Computerized Accounting 3 Units
Business G130 Introduction to Business Writing 3 Units
OR
Business G139 Business Communication 3 Units
Semesters 3 and 4
Accounting G102 Managerial Accounting 4 Units
Accounting G210 Cost Accounting 3 Units
Total Units 27
RECOMMENDED ELECTIVES:
The following courses are specifically selected to enhance the Staff Accounting Option curriculum. Students may wish to select some of these courses in order to complete the 60 units required for an Associate in Arts degree.
Accounting G115 Issues in Taxation I-EA & CPA Exam Preparation 3 Units
Accounting G117 Issues in Taxation II-EA & CPA Exam Preparation 3 Units
Accounting G119 Tax Software Preparation 1 Units
Accounting G215 Internal Control Compliance: Sarbanes Oxley 3 Units
Accounting G220 Forensic Accounting, Introduction 3 Units
Accounting/Bus G111 Income Tax-Federal 3 Units
Business G108 Legal Environ of Business 3 Units
OR
Business G110 Business Law 3 Units
Business/Mrkt G185 International Marketing 3 Units
Co-Op G103/104 Work Experience 3-4 Units
Comp Bus App G160 Excel Introduction 1.5 Units
Management G110 Elements of Management 3 Units
Management G152 Small Bus Ownership & Mgmt 3 Units
Comm Studies G110 Public Speaking 3 Units
**May be waived if student demonstrates proficiency.
Vocational information regarding careers in this field is available in the office of
Counseling and Guidance.
CERTIFICATE OF SPECIALIZATION
Enrolled Agent Tax Specialist
This program prepares prospective accountants with the necessary foundation for all types of taxation issues and to be eligible to sit for the 2-day Enrolled Agent exam. Enrolled Agents are the only tax professionals certified and licensed by the Internal Revenue Service to represent taxpayers. Enrolled Agents may practice before the IRS in all matters connected with taxation relating to clients' rights, privileges, and laws or regulations administered by the Internal Revenue Service. Enrolled agents may practice anywhere in the United States.
Required Courses Units
Accounting G101 Financial Accounting 4 Units
Accounting G115 Issues in Taxation I-EA & CPA Exam Preparation 3 Units
Accounting G117 Issues in Taxation II-EA & CPA Exam Preparation 3 Units
Accounting G119 Tax Software Preparation 1 Units
Accounting/Bus G111 Income Tax-Federal 3 Units
OR
Accounting/Bus G113 Business Income Tax 3 Units
Business G108 Legal Environment of Business 3 Units
OR
Business G110 Business Law 3 Units
Total Units 17
RECOMMENDED ELECTIVES:
Accounting G215 Internal Control Compliance: Sarbanes Oxley 3
Accounting G220 Forensic Accounting, Introduction 3
**May be waived if student demonstrates proficiency.
Vocational information regarding careers in this field is available in the office of
Counseling and Guidance.