Bookkeeping and accounting clerks manage the financial records of companies or clients. They maintain and update accounting records, receipts, accounts payable and receivable, and profit and loss. They document and record financial data, and gather information used for reports, research, financial statements and payroll use. Their record keeping serves the organization's need to keep track of all revenues and expenses.

The accounting programs at Glendale Community College proved a sound background in accounting skills for students who choose to enter the workforce at the end of two academic years of study. Goals of this program are to develop students' abilities (1) to critically and constructively analyze the function of accounting systems in relation to the organization, its management, and its goals (2) to understand accounting management and, in particular, how these roles affect various profiles of the company.

Professional Accounting Organizations ASBA - Arizona State Board of Accountancy ASCPA - Arizona Society of CPAs AICPA - American Institute of CPAs AAA - American Accounting Association IMA - Institute of Management Accountants IIA - Institute of Internal Auditors AIPB - American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers Associates in Business - ABus-GR Students aspiring to a obtain a Bachelors Degree in Accountancy should follow the ABus-GR (Associates in Business - General Requirements) as their transfer degree for a four year university. Univ. Transfer Guide Course Equivalency Guide for GCC Accounting Paraprofessional - AAS The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) for Accounting Paraprofessional provides a sound background in accounting skills for students who choose to enter the work force at the end of two academic years of study. Following the "career ladder" concept, as a foundation for a more advanced degree it also provides a route toward professionalism in the accounting field. Some of the goals of this program are to develop students' abilities (1) to critically and constructively analyze the function of accounting systems in relation to the organization, its management, and its goals (2) to understand accounting management and, in particular, how these roles affect various profiles of the company. Course Check Sheets: Accounting - Certificate The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Accounting is for students seeking to gain skills and knowledge in the field of accounting. Possible entry-level jobs for this program include accounting clerk, accounts payable/receivable clerk, claims clerk, credit clerk, full-charge bookkeeper, accounting intern, or comparable positions. Course Check Sheets: MCCCD Course Competencies ACC107 - Bookkeeping Theory and Practice ACC111 - Accounting Principles ACC112 - Accounting Principles II ACC115 - Computerized Accounting ACC211 - Financial Accounting ACC212 - Managerial Accounting ACC219 - Intermediate Accounting ACC220 - Intermediate Accounting ACC221 - Tax Accounting ACC230 - Uses of Accounting Information ACC240 - Uses of Accounting Information II

Instructing Faculty: Rod Brooker Annette Davis Scott Stroher Dr. Charles Vawter II Chuck Vawter III Resources: Accounting Assistance Working Papers

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