# Accounting (Associate in Science Degree)

Orange Coast College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Accounting

Source: https://catalog.cccd.edu/orange-coast/pathways/business-management-entrepreneurship/accounting/accounting-associate-science-degree/

Complete the major program section as well and the Associate in Science Graduation Requirements as outlined in the Graduation Requirements section of the catalog.

#### Program Outcomes

#### Program Learning Outcomes

1.  Demonstrate various activities performed in the accounting function of industry, apply comprehensive accounting skills, utilize technical knowledge, utilize technology and display ethical behaviors and practices.
2.  Demonstrate technical knowledge of accounting-related topics.

### Requirements

Review Graduation Requirements and General Education.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses** | |  |
| ACCT A101/A101H | Financial Accounting | 4 |
| ACCT A102/A102H | Managerial Accounting | 4 |
| ACCT A110 | Excel for Accounting and Finance | 3 |
| ACCT A111 | Individual Income Tax | 3 |
| or ACCT A116 | Business Taxation |  |
| ACCT A210 | Cost Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT A212 | Intermediate Accounting 1 | 3 |
| ACCT A213 | Intermediate Accounting 2 | 3 |
| ACCT A218 | Auditing | 3 |
| BUS A100/A100H | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUS A139 | Business Communication | 3 |
| CIS A111/A111H | Introduction to Computer Information Systems | 3 |
| **Total Major Units** | | 35 |
| **OCC AS General Education** | | Up to 21 |
| **Transferable electives as needed to satisfy unit requirements** | | varies |
| **Total Minimum Degree Units - OCC AS GE** | | 60 |

1. Some program major units may also meet GE requirements.
2. Cal-GETC pattern (up to 34 units) may be substituted.

##### Accounting Suggested Electives:

ACCT A107 Not for Profit Recordkeeping and Compliance   
ACCT A112 Accounting with QuickBooks  
ACCT A118 Accounting Ethics  
ACCT A119 Payroll  
ACCT A215 Governmental Accounting  
ACCT A216 Not-for-Profit Accounting  
ACCT A220 Data Analytics for Accounting  
BUS A110 Business Law  
BUS A110H Business Law Honors  
BUS A240 Entrepreneurship  
MGMT A100 Applied Management for Public and Private Organizations

### Program Sequence

#### Program Sequence

These sequences at Orange Coast College are general course curriculum maps for students to finish all major and general education requirements for two-year completion of degrees, and/or fulfillment of transfer requirements. The course sequence may include course prerequisites and other placement requirements. **Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor to review course selections and sequences to ensure that completion of this program will meet a student's transfer and career goals.**

**Year 1**

| Semester 1 | Units |
| --- | --- |
| ACCT A101or ACCT A101H | Financial Accountingor Financial Accounting Honors | 4 |
| BUS A100or BUS A100H | Introduction to Businessor Introduction to Business Honors | 3 |
| CIS A111or CIS A111H | Introduction to Computer Information Systemsor Introduction to Computer Information Systems Honors | 3 |
| OCC AS GE AREA 1B- CHOOSE ONE | 3 |
| OCC AS GE AREA 6 - CHOOSE ONE | 3 |
|  | Units | 16 |

| Semester 2 |
| --- |
| ACCT A102or ACCT A102H | Managerial Accountingor Managerial Accounting Honors | 4 |
| ACCT A110 | Excel for Accounting and Finance | 3 |
| OCC AS GE AREA 1A- CHOOSE ONE | 3 |
| OCC AS GE AREA 3 - CHOOSE ONE | 3 |
| ELECTIVES (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 1 | 3 |
|  | Units | 16 |

**Year 2**

| Semester 1 |
| --- |
| ACCT A212 | Intermediate Accounting 1 | 3 |
| BUS A139 | Business Communication | 3 |
| OCC AS GE AREA 4 - CHOOSE ONE | 3 |
| OCC AS GE AREA 5 - CHOOSE ONE | 3-4 |
|  | Units | 12-13 |

| Semester 2 |
| --- |
| ACCT A210 | Cost Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT A111or ACCT A116 | Individual Income Taxor Business Taxation | 3 |
| ACCT A213 | Intermediate Accounting 2 | 3 |
| ACCT A218 | Auditing | 3 |
| OCC AS GE AREA 4 - CHOOSE ONE | 3 |
| ELECTIVES (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 1 | 1 |
|  | Units | 16 |
|  | Total Units | 60-61 |

1. VARIES TO REACH MINIMUM 60 DEGREE APPLICABLE UNITS