Accounting, Associate of Science Degree
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.
Associate Degree Requirements
Unit Requirement
Complete at least 60 units of acceptable college work with a minimum of 12 units completed in residence at Coastline. Earn an overall grade point average of 2.0 or higher from all colleges attended and a 2.0 or higher grade point average at Coastline.
*Students must be in good academic standing (not on probation and/or disqualification) during the semester graduation is petitioned.
Program of Study
Complete the required courses in one of the programs as detailed In the Academic/Career/Certificate Programs section of this catalog. All coursework must be completed with a grade of C or higher.
General Education
Complete one of the three General Education options below:
Option 1 — Coastline General Education: designed for students pursuing an Associate degree and who may or may not be planning to transfer to a four-year university. The degree is transferable to many colleges and universities.
Option 2—CSU GE Breadth: designed for students who are planning to transfer to a university in the CSU system. It may also be appropriate for transfer to some independent colleges and universities.
Option 3—IGETC: designed for students who are planning to transfer to a university in the CSU or UC system. It also may be appropriate for transfer to some independent colleges and universities.
Global and Multicultural Studies Requirement
Complete at least 2.5 units from any Global and Multicultural Studies courses.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | ||
| Students will complete all of 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 | |
| Total Major Preparation | 24 | |
Concentration in Bookkeeping
3_AS_ACBK
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Select six units of the following: | 6 | |
| Advanced QuickBooks | ||
| Cooperative Work Experience | ||
or ACCT C284 | Cooperative Work Experience | |
| Introduction to Business | ||
| Beginning Microsoft Word | ||
| Microsoft Access 1 | ||
| Introduction to Information Systems | ||
| Business English | ||
| Subtotal Concentration | 6 | |
| Total for Major | 24 | |
| Requirement | Units |
|---|---|
| Total Units for Concentration in Bookkeeping | 24 |
| Degree Option 1, 2, or 3 | Varies |
| Electives to satisfy unit requirement | Varies |
| Total Degree Units | 60 |
Concentration in General Accounting
3_AS_GACC
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Select six units of the following: | 6 | |
| Individual Taxation | ||
| Cooperative Work Experience | ||
or ACCT C284 | Cooperative Work Experience | |
| Introduction to Business | ||
| Personal Finance | ||
| Business English | ||
| Subtotal Concentration | 6 | |
| Total for Major | 24 | |
| Requirement | Units |
|---|---|
| Total Units for Concentration in General Accounting | 24 |
| Degree Option 1, 2, or 3 | Varies |
| Electives to satisfy unit requirement | Varies |
| Total Degree Units | 60 |
Concentration in Taxation
3_AS_ACTX
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Select six units of the following: | 6 | |
| Individual Taxation | ||
| Business Taxation | ||
| Tax Return Preparation using Turbo Tax Software | ||
| Cooperative Work Experience 1 | ||
or ACCT C284 | Cooperative Work Experience | |
| Personal Finance | ||
| Subtotal Concentration | 6 | |
| Total for Major | 24 | |
| Requirement | Units |
|---|---|
| Total Units for Concentration in Taxation | 24 |
| Degree Option 1, 2, or 3 | Varies |
| Electives to satisfy unit requirement | Varies |
| Total Degree Units | 60 |