Accounting, Associate of Science Degree
Financial Aid Eligible
See individual concentrations for Banner Code and Control Number.
The Accounting program consists of three options that will prepare an individual for preparation in the accounting field as bookkeepers, junior accountants, or tax practitioners.
Program Level Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Accumulate, record, and interpret financial data.
- Analyze and recommend effective business decisions/solutions using a systematic, evaluative, and information-based approach.
- Demonstrate proficiency in the use of computerized accounting software.
- Demonstrate understanding of accounting and business terminology.
- Prepare accurate reports for decision making and regulatory compliance.
Review Graduation Requirements and General Education.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| ACCT C100 | Introduction to Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT C101 | Financial Accounting | 4 |
| ACCT C102 | Managerial Accounting | 4 |
| ACCT C106 | Excel for Accounting | 2 |
| ACCT C107 | Accounting with QuickBooks | 2 |
| ACCT C112 | Intermediate Accounting 1 | 3 |
| Concentrations | ||
| Select a concentration | 6 | |
| Units Required for Major Preparation | 24 | |
Concentration in Bookkeeping
Banner Code: 3_AS_ACBK
Control Number: 20388
Financial Aid Eligible
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Select six units of the following: | 6 | |
| Advanced QuickBooks | ||
| Work Based Learning | ||
or ACCT C284 | Work Based Learning | |
| Introduction to Business | ||
| Beginning Microsoft Word | ||
| Microsoft Access 1 | ||
| Introduction to Information Systems | ||
| Business English | ||
| Subtotal Concentration | 6 | |
| Units Required for Major Preperation | 24 | |
| Requirement | Units |
|---|---|
| Local General Education, CSU General Education, or IGETC pattern | Varies |
| Electives to satisfy unit requirement | Varies |
| Total Degree Units | 60 |
Concentration in General Accounting
Banner Code: 3_AS_GACC
Control Number: 20386
Financial Aid Eligible
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Select six units of the following: | 6 | |
| Federal and California Individual Income Tax Preparation | ||
| Work Based Learning | ||
or ACCT C284 | Work Based Learning | |
| Introduction to Business | ||
| Personal Finance | ||
| Business English | ||
| Subtotal Concentration | 6 | |
| Units Required for Major Preperation | 24 | |
| Requirement | Units |
|---|---|
| Local General Education, CSU General Education, or IGETC pattern | Varies |
| Electives to satisfy unit requirement | Varies |
| Total Degree Units | 60 |
Concentration in Taxation
Banner Code: 3_AS_ACTX
Control Number: 20390
Financial Aid Eligible
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Select six units of the following: | 6 | |
| Federal and California Individual Income Tax Preparation | ||
| Business Taxation | ||
| Tax Return Preparation using Turbo Tax Software | ||
| Work Based Learning 1 | ||
or ACCT C284 | Work Based Learning | |
| Personal Finance | ||
| Subtotal Concentration | 6 | |
| Units Required for Major Preperation | 24 | |
| Requirement | Units |
|---|---|
| Local General Education, CSU General Education, or IGETC pattern | Varies |
| Electives to satisfy unit requirement | Varies |
| Total Units for Degree | 60 |