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Accounting, Associate in Science Degree

Banner Code: 1_AS_ACCT

Control Number: 03960

Financial Aid Eligible


Complete the major program section as well and the Associate in Science Graduation Requirements as outlined in the Graduation Requirements section of the catalog.

Program Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate various activities performed in the accounting function of industry, apply comprehensive accounting skills, utilize technical knowledge, utilize technology and display ethical behaviors and practices.
  2. Demonstrate technical knowledge of accounting-related topics.

Review Graduation Requirements and General Education. 

Course Title Units
Required Courses
ACCT A101Financial Accounting4
or ACCT A101H Financial Accounting Honors
ACCT A102Managerial Accounting4
or ACCT A102H Managerial Accounting Honors
ACCT A110Excel for Accounting and Finance3
ACCT A111Individual Income Tax3
or ACCT A116 Business Taxation
ACCT A210Cost Accounting3
ACCT A212Intermediate Accounting 13
ACCT A213Intermediate Accounting 23
ACCT A218Auditing3
BUS A100Introduction to Business3
or BUS A100H Introduction to Business Honors
BUS A139Business Communication3
CIS A111Introduction to Computer Information Systems3
Total Units35
Requirement Units
Minimum Program Major Units 35
AS General Education Option 1, 2, or 3 Varies
Transferable electives to satisfy unit requirement Varies
Total Minimum Degree Units 60
Accounting Suggested Electives:

ACCT A107 Not for Profit Recordkeeping and Compliance 
ACCT A112 Accounting with QuickBooks
ACCT A114 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
ACCT A118 Accounting Ethics
ACCT A119 Payroll
ACCT A215 Governmental Accounting
ACCT A216 Not-for-Profit Accounting
ACCT A220 Data Analytics for Accounting
BUS A110 Business Law
BUS A110H Business Law Honors
BUS A240 Entrepreneurship
MGMT A100 Applied Management for Public and Private Organizations

Program Sequence

These sequences at Orange Coast College are general course curriculum maps for students to finish all major and general education requirements for two-year completion of degrees, and/or fulfillment of transfer requirements. The course sequence may include course prerequisites and other placement requirements. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor to review course selections and sequences to ensure that completion of this program will meet a student's transfer and career goals.

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
Semester 1Units
ACCT A101
or ACCT A101H
 Financial Accounting
or Financial Accounting Honors
 4
BUS A100 Introduction to Business 3
CIS A111 Introduction to Computer Information Systems 3
Select one of the following or satisfy Math competency (completion of High School Algebra 2 with a "C" or better): 3-4
MATH A030
or MATH A045
 Intermediate Algebra 1
or Combined Elementary and Intermediate Algebra
 Units13-14
Semester 2
ACCT A102
or ACCT A102H
 Managerial Accounting
or Managerial Accounting Honors
 4
ACCT A110 Excel for Accounting and Finance 3
OCC AS GE AREA A1- CHOOSE ONE 3
OCC AS GE AREA C1- CHOOSE ONE 3
ELECTIVES (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 3
 Units16
Year 2
Semester 1
ACCT A212 Intermediate Accounting 1 3
BUS A139 Business Communication 3
ACCT A210 Cost Accounting 3
OCC AS GE AREA C2 - CHOOSE ONE 3
OCC AS GE AREA B - CHOOSE ONE 3-4
 Units15-16
Semester 2
ACCT A111 Individual Income Tax 3
ACCT A213 Intermediate Accounting 2 3
ACCT A218 Auditing 3
OCC AS GE AREA D - CHOOSE ONE 3
ELECTIVES (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 2 4
 Units16
 Total Units60-62
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Math A030 or higher OR take 3-4 degree applicable elective units if math competency was met through completion of High School Algebra 2 with a "C" or better; *100-level Math courses satisfy AS Math Requirement and OCC AS GE Area A2; Department recommends Math A115 or Math A160. A2 will be met with BUS A139.

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VARIES TO REACH MINIMUM 60 DEGREE APPLICABLE UNITS