Accounting
Associate in Science Business · Chabot College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Description
The A.S. degree in Accounting is the highest level of the accounting program at Chabot. The degree requires the most time and intellectual commitment. A student should obtain the degree after completing the certificate in Accounting Technician. The degree prepares students for entry-level positions within accounts receivable and accounts payable departments, payroll units, income tax firms, and financial services organizations. Graduates of the program will be able to identify, analyze, summarize, communicate, record, and interpret business transactions and financial statements. Students will learn commercial accounting software and spreadsheets and will apply the skills via intensive accounting applications. Students will study professional and ethical behavioral case studies for business, as well as attain oral and written communication skills that are necessary for success. Technical courses in accounting, taxes, and payroll with commercial software will allow graduates to seek advanced placement in accounting or information systems departments. With this accounting degree, jobs are available in just about every corporate business and non-profit organization.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Understand and apply the generally accepted accounting principles to prepare financial statements
- Identify the basics of information technology and apply software applications to accounting transactions
- Apply critical thinking and analytical skills in decision making and problem solving
- Create effective oral and written business communications using modern communication technologies
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 1A | Financial Accounting (Active)* | 4 |
| BUS 1B | Managerial Accounting (Active) | 4 |
| BUS 3A | Taxation of Individuals (Active) | 3 |
| BUS 6 | Accounting Ethics (Active) | 3 |
| BUS 10 | Business Law (Active) | 4 |
| BUS 12 | Introduction to Business (Active) | 3 |
| BUS 14 | Business Communications (Active) | 3 |
| BUS 92 | Excel Spreadsheets for Accounting (Active) | 2 |
| BUS 93 | QuickBooks (Active) | 2 |
| BUS 2A | Intermediate Accounting I (Active) | 4 |
| BUS 2B | Intermediate Accounting II (Active) | 4 |
| BUS 3B | Taxation of Business Entities (Active) | 3 |
| BUS 4 | Cost Accounting (Active) | 3 |
| BUS 5 | Auditing (Active) | 3 |
| BUS 8 | Payroll Accounting (Active) | 3 |
| BUS 11 | Governmental and Nonprofit Accounting (Active) | 3 |
| Total | 60 | |
Other Information
Discipline: Business, Economics & Information Technology
Program Control Number: 37171
TOP Code: 050200 - Accounting
CIP Code: 52.0302 - Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping