The Certificate of Competency in English as a Second Language Program is designed to develop the reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills of limited-English speaking students, through the continuum of ESL classes, in preparation for enhanced job opportunities and transition to academic studies.

Learning Outcomes
✔ Demonstrate improved communication skills as they pertain to second language learners.
✔ Demonstrate the ability to complete everyday written tasks.

A tax preparer certificate prepares a student with knowledge and practical experience for individual income tax preparation and receives the qualifying education required by the California Tax Education Council (CTEC) to become a California Registered Tax Preparer (CRTP). California law requires anyone who prepares (or assists with) tax returns for a fee, and is not an attorney, certified public accountant (CPA) or enrolled agent (EA), to register as a tax preparer with CTEC.

Learning Outcome(s):

✓ process and file an individual federal tax return

The Enrolled Agent certificate curriculum prepares students for the three-part IRS Special Enrollment Examination. Specialized training in individual and business taxation increases students' marketability, career mobility and earning potential in the field of taxation and accounting.

An enrolled Agent (or EA) is a tax advisor, who is a federally-authorized tax practitioner empowered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Enrolled Agent status is the highest credential awarded by the IRS. Enrolled agents, like attorneys and certified public accountants (CPAs), have unlimited practice rights before the IRS. This means they may represent taxpayers before the IRS for tax issues that include audits, collections and appeals. An enrolled agent designation is earned by passing a three-part
comprehensive IRS test covering individual and business tax returns.

Learning Outcome(s):

✓ prepare basic tax returns for taxable and flow-through entities using commercially available tax software.
✓ develop a fundamental understanding of the components of taxable income determination across taxable entities, so that the student builds a foundation for effectively learning future tax laws.
✓ understand the basic rights and responsibilities of taxable entities in the U.S

Provides courses designed to meet specific needs of students with intellectual and learning disabilities focusing on basic education and job skills.  Provides certificate programs in educational and employment areas with opportunities to transfer to content courses or directly into the workforce.

Learning Outcomes
✔ Demonstrate foundational knowledge and comprehension of basic employment skills.

A certificate in accounting prepares students for entry-level positions and promotional opportunities in accounting, taxation, and administrative departments of businesses in public and private sector areas such as manufacturing, merchandising, financial service, wholesale trades, and government. Specialized training in accounting and finance principles and practices enables students to maintain accounting records and develop financial reports and make effective use of financial information for analysis and decision-making. Entry-level employment opportunities include positions in accounts receivable/payable, payroll, income tax preparation, cost accounting, and a number of trainee positions. Promotional opportunities include higher-level responsibilities in these areas and the areas of general ledger, financial statement preparation, and financial statement analysis.

Learning Outcome(s):

✓ Students will acquire adequate general knowledge of accounting and personal finance to establish a foundation for future employment or for advanced studies in the accounting or finance field.

The Certificate of Completion in Communication Skills for Adults is designed to develop the foundational communication skills necessary for successful employment and continuing education.

Learning Outcomes
✔ Demonstrate foundational communication skills to interact effectively with other people.

This certificate prepares students for entry-level positions and promotional opportunities in accounting, taxation and administrative departments of businesses in public and private sector areas such as manufacturing, merchandising, financial service, wholesale trades, and government. Specialized training in accounting and finance principles and practices enables students to maintain accounting records and develop financial reports and make effective use of financial information for analysis and decision-making. Entry-level employment opportunities include positions in accounts receivable/payable, payroll, income tax preparation, cost accounting, and a number of trainee positions. Promotional opportunities include higher-level responsibilities in these areas and the areas of general ledger, financial statement preparation and financial statement analysis.

Learning Outcome(s):

✓ Acquire adequate general knowledge of QuickBooks & Accounting
to enter into a business environment as an entry-level clerk utilizing QuickBooks.

This certificate prepares students for entry-level positions and for promotional opportunities in accounting departments of businesses, including areas such as manufacturing, merchandising, financial services, wholesale trades, and government. Specialized training in computerized accounting systems enables students to maintain accounting records, develop financial reports, and make effective use of financial information for analysis and decision-making. Entry-level employment opportunities include positions in accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and cost accounting. Promotional opportunities include higher-level responsibilities in these areas and the areas of general ledger, financial statement preparation, and financial statement analysis.

Learning Outcome(s):

✓ Acquire general knowledge of QuickBooks and Accounting and be
able to perform the duties of an entry level clerk in a business.

This certificate is designed for an individual that has a bachelor’s degree other than in accounting that wishes to be licensed as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). This certificate in conjunction with the Certificate of Professional Accounting – Accounting Subjects and Certificate of Professional Accounting – Accounting Study & Ethics will prepare an individual for the CPA exam as well as meet the educational requirements for licensure. The courses contained in this certificate meet the specific course requirements of section “Business Subjects” set forth by the California Board of Accountancy (CBA).

Upon successful completion of this certificate along with the Certificate of Professional Accounting – Accounting Subjects and Certificate of Professional Accounting – Accounting Study & Ethics, a student will have taken all the necessary Accounting, Business and Ethics courses required for licensure (license granted upon successful passing of the Uniform CPA exam). CPA licensure affords promotional opportunities in public accounting, taxation, as well as administrative departments of businesses in public and private sector areas such as manufacturing, merchandising, financial service, wholesale trades, and government. This certificate covers business & finance principles necessary for financial reporting, analysis and critical review of accounting information. Entry-level employment opportunities include professional positions in financial statement auditing, income tax preparation, cost accounting, financial reporting and a number of trainee positions. Promotional opportunities include higher-level responsibilities in these same areas.

Learning Outcome(s):

✓ illustrate their understanding of business concepts through examination and practical exercises.
✓ demonstrate the use of the Microsoft suite (Word, PowerPoint and Excel) in their completion of assignments.

This certificate is designed for an individual that has a bachelor’s degree other than in accounting that wishes to be licensed as Certified Public Accountant (CPA). This certificate in conjunction with the Certificate of Professional Accounting – Business Subjects and Certificate of Professional Accounting – Accounting Study & Ethics will prepare an individual for the CPA exam as well as meet the educational requirements for licensure. The courses contained in this certificate meet the specific course requirements of the section “Accounting Subjects” set forth by the California Board of Accountancy (CBA).

Upon successful completion of this certificate along with the Certificate of Professional Accounting – Business Subjects and Certificate of Professional Accounting – Accounting Study & Ethics, a student will have taken all the necessary Accounting, Business and Ethics courses required for licensure (license granted upon successful passing of the Uniform CPA exam). CPA licensure affords promotional opportunities in public accounting, taxation, as well as administrative departments of businesses in public and private sector areas such as manufacturing, merchandising, financial service, wholesale trades, and government. This certificate covers accounting principles necessary for financial reporting, analysis and critical review of accounting information. Entry-level employment opportunities include professional positions in financial statement auditing, income tax preparation, cost accounting, financial reporting and a number of trainee positions. Promotional opportunities include higher-level responsibilities in these same areas. 

Learning Outcome(s):

✓ Illustrate understanding of accounting concepts through examination and practical exercises.
✓ Prepare accounting financials based upon accounting principles.