The Associate in Science degree in Accounting prepares students for entry-level positions and promotional opportunities in accounting, taxation and administrative departments of businesses in areas such as manufacturing, merchandising, financial service, wholesale trades, and government. Specialized training in accounting enables students to maintain accounting records and develop financial reports and make effective use of financial information for analysis and decision-making. Entry-level employment opportunities include positions in accounts receivable and accounts payable, payroll, income tax preparation, and cost accounting. Promotional opportunities include higher-level responsibilities in these areas and the areas of general ledger, financial statement preparation, and financial statement analysis.
To earn an Associate of Science in Accounting, students must complete 27 specified units below, the college's General Education requirements, and elective units for a minimum of 60 units.
Required Courses & Units
BUS M30 Introduction to Business 3 units
ACCT M110 Financial Accounting 3 units
ACCT M120 Managerial Accounting 3 units
ACCT M40 Accounting Ethics 3 units
ACCT M50 Principles of Income Taxation 3 units
ACCT M60 Excel for Accounting 3 units
ACCT M62 Quickbooks For PCs 3 units
Complete 2 courses (6 units) from the following:
ACCT M51 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) 3 units
ACCT M52 Taxation of Business Entities 3 units
ACCT M53 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance II (VITA II) 3 units
ACCT M70 Payroll Accounting 3 units
BUS M39 Business Communication 3 units
BUS M70 Introduction to Global Business 3 units
