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 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 |
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.