Accounting AS Degree Program

Accounting Associate in Science Degree Program

Related Degrees & Certificates

Program	Units
CA Certificate of Achievement
Accounting	23.5 - 25.5 units
CS Certificate of Specialization: Not Transcript Reported
Accounting Clerk in Government Accounting	14.5 units
Individual Tax Preparer	13 units

Career Opportunities

An AS degree in accounting provides opportunities for positions as an Accounting Clerk, Staff Accountant, or Human Resources Assistant.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing this program will be able to:

Critical Thinking: Apply critical thinking and analytical skills in decision making and problem solving.
Accounting/Financial Accounting: Understand and apply accounting principles to prepare financial statements.
Business Law: Develop an understanding of the law and the legal environment as it relates to business operations, including its ethical implications.
Intro to Business Information Systems: Identify the basics of information technology and apply software applications to enhance efficiency of business functions.
Business Communications: Create effective oral and written business communications utilizing modern communication technologies.
Economics/Macroeconomics: Demonstrate knowledge of basic economic concepts and how they affect business.

Program Overview

The Accounting Program is accredited by the Accreditation Council of Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

The Associate degree in Accounting prepares students for a variety of entry-level positions in the accounting field and also provides a foundation for students who plan to transfer to a four-year bachelor's degree program. Students will acquire basic accounting knowledge, as well as skills such as QuickBooks and Excel.

Program Requirements

Required Core Courses (17.5 units):		Units
ACTG 100	Accounting Procedures	3 units
ACTG 103	Ten-Key Skills	0.5 units
ACTG 121	Financial Accounting	4 units
ACTG 131	Managerial Accounting	4 units
ACTG 200	QuickBooks	3 units
BCM. 225	Spreadsheets I: Excel	1 unit
BCM. 226	Spreadsheets II: Excel	2 units

Required Elective Courses (a minimum of 6 units from the following):		Units
ACTG 146	Payroll Principles and Practices	3 units
ACTG 154	Governmental and Nonprofit Accounting	3 units
ACTG 156	International Accounting	3 units
ACTG 158	Financial Statement Analysis	4 units
ACTG 169	Accounting Ethics	3 units
ACTG 171	Federal Income Tax	4 units
ACTG 172	Business Income Taxes	4 units
BUS. 103	Introduction to Business Information Systems	3 units
BUS. 201	Business Law	3 units
BUS. 401	Business Communications	3 units

Total Required Major Units: 23.5 - 25.5

And required General Education coursework and electives as needed to meet the minimum 60 units required for the Associate degree.

Note: Minimum C grade required in all courses applied to the major.

Please refer to the AA/AS Degree Requirements for more information.