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Entry-Level Accounting

Certificate of Achievement



Program Details

The Entry-Level Accounting Certificate is designed to prepare students for entry-level accounting positions in the private sector area such as small business, financial service, wholesale trades, and government. Specialized training enables students to maintain accounting records and develop financial reports in: 1) accounting, and 2) finance principles and practices. Entry-level employment opportunities include positions in accounts receivable/payable and a number of trainee/internship positions. A minimum grade of C is required in each course taken. This certificate requires 16-19 units.

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Entry-Level Accounting Pathways

Pathways listed below are for the catalog year 2025-2026.

Featured Careers

Find your calling. Explore high-earning careers with entry-level data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

  • Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

    High school diploma/GED, Certificate after high school

    • Job growth: Rising
    • Low salary: 34,600
    • High salary: 72,660
    • Average salary: 49210
    Rising Job Growth $ 49,210 Average Salary $34,600 $72,660

  • Brokerage Clerks

    Bachelor's degree, High school diploma/GED

    • Job growth: Declining
    • Low salary: 47,730
    • High salary: 91,650
    • Average salary: 62940
    Declining Job Growth $ 62,940 Average Salary $47,730 $91,650

  • Budget Analysts

    Bachelor's degree, High school diploma/GED

    • Job growth: Stable
    • Low salary: 60,510
    • High salary: 134,640
    • Average salary: 87930
    Stable Job Growth $ 87,930 Average Salary $60,510 $134,640

All Careers in Entry-Level Accounting (10)

Business Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeRising97,270
Financial ExaminersBachelor's degreeRising90,400
Budget AnalystsBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable87,930
Credit AnalystsBachelor's degreeDeclining80,970
Brokerage ClerksBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDDeclining62,940
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue AgentsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeDeclining59,740
Payroll and Timekeeping ClerksBachelor's degree, Some collegeDeclining55,290
Statistical AssistantsBachelor's degree, Some collegeDeclining51,440
Tax PreparersHigh school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degreeStable50,560
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing ClerksHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolRising49,210

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Learning Outcomes

Learning outcomes help you work towards your educational goals.

  1. Prepare accounting records in accordance to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)