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Small Business Bookkeeping

Certificate of Achievement



Program Details

The Small Business Bookkeeping Certificate prepares students to (1) manage the accounting needs of a small business using Quickbooks accounting software, and (2) succeed in an entry-level bookkeeping position in the private sector areas such as a small business, financial service, wholesale or retail business or self-employment opportunities. Students are exposed to theoretical and practical knowledge on introductory financial accounting focusing on the key functional areas of accounting and prudent financial management. A minimum grade of C is required in each course taken. This certificate requires 16-21 units.

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Small Business Bookkeeping 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 Small Business Bookkeeping (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 journal entries in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).