Accounting - Bookkeeper I, Short-Term Technical Certificate

Curriculum Code #0007

Effective May 2024

Division of Engineering, Business and Information Technologies

The bookkeeper I short-term technical certificate prepares the certificate holder for employment in an entry-level (clerical) bookkeeper position. Since the payroll clerk certificate is also achieved with this curriculum, routine payroll can also be prepared. All of these skills can be used to perform routine clerical functions. To build upon this certificate the bookkeeper II short-term technical certificate will take these skills to the next level.

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Plan of Study Grid
First Year
Fall SemesterHours
ACTG 151 ACCOUNTING I - FINANCIAL 4
CISS 121 MICROCOMPUTER APPLICATIONS I 3
SDEV 101 INTRODUCTION TO THE LCCC COMMUNITY 1 1
 Hours8
Spring Semester
ACTG 152 ACCOUNTING II - MANAGERIAL 2 4
ACTG 161 PAYROLL ACCOUNTING 2 3
 Hours7
Second Year
Fall Semester
ACTG 265 COST ACCOUNTING 2, 3 3
CISS 212 SPREADSHEET APPLICATIONS 2 3
 Hours6
 Total Hours21
1

A student must register for the orientation course when enrolling for more than six credit hours per semester or any course that would result in an accumulation of 13 or more credit hours.

2

Indicates that this course has a prerequisite.

3

This course offers an opportunity for experiential learning.

This short-term technical certificate contains basic academic and technical courses that are designed for entry-level employment situations. Some occupations or employers require an associate degree or higher.

Program Contact(s):

Gerald McFadden
440-366-7473
gmcfadden@lorainccc.edu

For information about admissions, enrollment, transfer, graduation and other general questions, please contact your advising team.

More program information can be found on our website.

Credit for Prior Learning (PLA) options may be available for your program.  For more information, please visit our website:  www.lorainccc.edu/PLA

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Create and/or develop financial records and models for both internal and external purposes by applying accounting theories and principles to business transactions. 

  2. Demonstrate technological skills.