# Accounting (A.S.) Napa Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Accounting Source: https://catalog.napavalley.edu/areas-of-study/accounting/accounting-as/ The Associate of Science Degree in Accounting is a four-semester course of study designed to prepare students for a career in Accounting as an Accounting Clerk, Bookkeeper, Payroll Clerk or entry-level Accountant. Candidates must complete all required courses with a grade of "C" or above. Each degree must total at least 60 units. ##### Career Opportunities Accounting clerks, Bookkeepers, Payroll clerks, Entry-level Accountants. ##### Program Learning Outcomes 1. Apply knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles. 2. Record accounting transactions using a software package and explain various accounting reports. **Program Requirements** | Course | Title | Units | | --- | --- | --- | | **Required Core Courses** | | | | ACCT-120 | Introduction to Accounting | 3 | | ACCT-122 | Federal Income Tax for Individuals | 3 | | ACCT-125 | Financial Accounting | 5 | | ACCT-126 | Managerial Accounting | 5 | | ACCT-127 | Introduction to Accounting with Quickbooks | 3 | | BUSI-100 | Introduction to Business | 3 | | BUSI-103 | Legal Environment of Business | 3 | | BUSI-105 | Business Communication | 3 | | BUSI-148 | Leadership for Effective Organizations | 3 | | COMS-165 | Microsoft Excel | 3 | | ECON-C2001 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 | | ECON-C2002 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 | | **Total Units** | | **40** | _To receive an Associate Degree, students must complete 60 degree applicable semester units with a grade point average of at least 2.0. Students must also complete the_ _NVC General Education_ _pattern and the_ _Health, Wellness and Self Development graduation requirement_ _to earn an Associate degree. Consultation with a Counselor is highly encouraged to ensure all requirements are met._