Bookkeeping - Certificate of Completion
Doña Ana Community College
2025-2026 Catalog
Students must achieve a cumulative grade-point average of 2.0 with a final grade of C- or better in all required OATS courses.
Important information about the educational debt, earnings, and completion rates of students who attend this program can be found on the following https://consumerinfo.nmsu.edu/gainful-employment/index.html.
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| OATS 106 | Business Mathematics (or other math course with MATH prefix) | 3 |
| OATS 120 | Accounting Procedures I | 3 |
| OATS 121 | Accounting Procedures II | 3 |
| OATS 140 | Payroll Accounting | 3 |
| OATS 205 | Accounting Software I | 3 |
| OATS 215 | Spreadsheet Applications | 3 |
| OATS 244 | Tax Preparation | 3 |
| OATS 270 | Office Administration Technology Capstone | 0,3 |
| Total Credits | 21-24 | |
Bookkeeping Simulation requires completion/concurrent enrollment in OATS 120 Accounting Procedures I, OATS 121 Accounting Procedures II, OATS 140 Payroll Accounting, OATS 205 Accounting Software I, &OATS 244 Tax Preparation.
The contents of this roadmap may vary depending on initial student placement in mathematics. This is only a suggested plan of study for students, and is not intended as a contract. Individual student academic plans may vary. Please contact your academic advisor to create a plan that works for you. Course availability may vary from fall to spring semester and may be subject to modification or change.
NOTE: Students must achieve a cumulative grade-point average of 2.0 with a final grade of C- or better in all required OATS courses.
Students must complete all University certificate requirements to total at least 24 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| OATS 106 | Business Mathematics (or other math course with MATH prefix) | 3 |
| OATS 120 | Accounting Procedures I | 3 |
| OATS 140 | Payroll Accounting | 3 |
| OATS 215 | Spreadsheet Applications | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| OATS 121 | Accounting Procedures II | 3 |
| OATS 205 | Accounting Software I | 3 |
| OATS 244 | Tax Preparation | 3 |
| OATS 270 | Office Administration Technology Capstone | 0-3 |
| Credits | 9-12 | |
| Total Credits | 21-24 | |