Accounting

Minimum Units Required: 60.0 units

In recent years, accounting has been one of the fastest growing professions, and the monetary rewards for the individual just entering the field and those achieving corporate positions are among the highest. Accountants deal with the financial condition of a company, an individual, or an organization. An accountant is an analyst who is employed because of expertise in financial matters. The Associate in Science Degree can be obtained by completing the 29 unit major, general education requirements, and electives as needed to complete a minimum of 60 units. All courses in the major must be completed with a minimum grade of C or a P if the course is taken on a Pass/No Pass basis.

Program Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate the use of the accounting cycle to prepare the income statement, statement of owners equity, and balance sheet while applying the generally accepted accounting principles and concepts.

• Analyze and evaluate managerial decisions using basic managerial accounting concepts and theory.

Program Requirements