Vocational Business Programs

Mt. SAC offers students various Vocational introductory Business courses including: Accounting, Payroll and Tax Accounting, and Essential Office Skills. The courses provide students with basic skills combined with in-depth training to prepare them for entry-level positions. Explore the Short Term Vocational Accounting programs and courses at Mt. SAC!

  • Accounting

    Spring Session: 

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    This course provides instruction on accounting vocabulary and theory, simple and compound interest, present value, consumer  and business credit, mortgages, financial statements and ratios, inventory, depreciation, business taxes and investments.

    Program Courses:

    VOC BA11 Fundamentals of Accounting 
    VOC BA68 Business Math
    Get More Information and Apply For the Accounting Classes:

    Complete the application and a member of our team will be in touch with you. Submitting an SCE application does not confirm enrollment into the program. 

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    Classes are tuition-free

    Students are responsible for books, supplies, course materials, and other associated costs. Estimated cost: $99.00*  
    Detailed supply list will be provided once student is registered into class. 
    *Costs subject to change

  • Office Skills

    Spring Session: 

    February 24, 2025- April 29, 2025

    Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday 4:00 pm - 6:05 pm

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     This is an introductory program providing instruction in Office Management Skills, Microcomputer Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Programs) and Career Development/Work Readiness to prepare students for an entry level position. The course is approximately 10 weeks, offered multiple times a year. 

    Program Courses:  

    VOC CSB15 - Microcomputer Applications
    VOC CS41 - Office Management Skills
    BS ABE05 - Career Development 
    Get More Information and Apply For The Office Skills Classes:

    Complete the application and a member of our team will be in touch with you. Submitting an SCE application does not confirm enrollment into the program. 

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    Classes are tuition-free

  • Ownership Clerk

    Spring Session: 

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    The Ownership Clerk program introduces students to change in ownership policies as stated in the California Assessor Handbook, Section401. Students will gain the fundamental knowledge of change in ownership topics such as forms of individual property ownership, life estates and estates for years, trusts, leases, and legal entities.

    Key topics: Forms of individual property ownership, life estates and estates for years, trusts, leases, & legal entities.

    Career Opportunity:
    Successfully complete the program and you may be eligible to apply for the Ownership Services Technician I position at the LA County Office of the Assessor.

    Beneficial for:
    Real Estate Agents/Brokers, Paralegals/Legal Assistants, Property Managers, Estate Professionals, Notaries, & more!

    Program Courses:

    VOC C101 Change in Ownership 1
    VOC C102 Change in Ownership 2 


    Get More Information and Apply For the Ownership Clerk Classes:
    Complete the application and Select Short- Term Vocational Career Development and a member of our team will be in touch with you. 

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    Classes are tuition-free

  • Payroll & Tax Accounting

    Winter Session: CLOSED

    December 10, 2024 - February 13, 2025
    Tuesday & Thursday 
    11:00 AM – 2:10 PM 

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    This program provides on-the-job payroll accounting.  It surveys the various tax procedures required by the employer and employee in filing the correct forms for Social Security, federal and state income taxes and their reconciliation.  Laws related to Worker’s Compensation, State Disability Benefit Laws and Fair Employment Practices are discussed. 

    Program Courses:  

    VOC BA70 - Payroll and Tax Accounting  
    VOC BS ABE05 - Career Development 
    Get More Information and Apply For The Payroll and Tax Accounting Classes:

    Complete the application and a member of our team will be in touch with you. Submitting an SCE application does not confirm enrollment into the program. 

    Click to Apply

    Classes are tuition-free

    Students are responsible for books, supplies, course materials, and other associated costs. Estimated cost: $99.00*  
    Detailed supply list will be provided once student is registered into class. 
    *Costs subject to change

  • QuickBooks Accounting 

    Spring Session: 

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    Accounting concepts utilizing QuickBooks, a general-ledger software program. Hands-on use of a microcomputer to process accounting transactions, prepare statements and reports, and complete accounting cycle tasks.

    Program Courses:

    VOC BA75 - QuickBooks for Accounting
    Get More Information and Apply For the QuickBooks Accounting Classes:

    Complete the application and a member of our team will be in touch with you. Submitting an SCE application does not confirm enrollment into the program. 

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    Classes are tuition-free