The Oxnard College Accounting Associate in Science degree provides students with foundational and applied accounting knowledge aligned with industry and transfer standards. The program emphasizes financial and managerial accounting, ethics, technology applications, and compliance with professional standards to prepare students for entry-level accounting careers or further study. Students develop practical skills using accounting software and real-world case studies relevant to business, government, and nonprofit environments. The program supports diverse learners through accessible instruction and multiple pathways leading to certificates, degrees, and transfer opportunities.

In order to earn an Associate in Science in Accounting, students are required to:

1. Complete Oxnard College’s General Education requirements to include areas 1-7 or Cal-GETC. 
2. Complete a minimum of 26 units and all required coursework for the Accounting major as listed in the Oxnard College catalog with a grade of “C” or better (or a “P”) in each of the courses selected. 
3. Complete a minimum of 60 degree-applicable units. Students planning to transfer should complete 60 CSU transferable or 60 UC transferable units, depending on their intended transfer destination.
4. Complete requirements in scholarship (2.0 minimum cumulative degree-applicable GPA). 
5. Complete 12 units in residence within the Ventura County Community College District.

Note: For students seeking to transfer to complete a bachelor's degree, many California State University (CSU) campuses accept the AS-T in Business Administration 2.0 as "similar" to their Accounting majors or Business Administration majors with emphasis/option in Accounting which can be verified using the CSU's Associate Degree for Transfer Major and Campus Search webpage. Students should meet with an Oxnard College counselor to determine which Accounting or Business degree best prepares them for their intended transfer destination or career goal. 

• Accumulate, record, and interpret financial data.
• Analyze and recommend effective business decisions/solutions using a systematic, evaluative, and information-based approach.
• Create financial reports using computerized accounting software and appropriate accounting and business terminology.
• Prepare accurate reports for ethical decision making and regulatory compliance.