Accounting

ACCT V01A  Financial Accounting  4 Units  
Formerly:   BUS V01A; BUS 1A  
In-Class Hours:   52.5 lecture, 52.5 laboratory  
Prerequisites:   ACCT V03 or BUS V03 or 1 year of high school bookkeeping with grade of C or better  
C-ID:   ACCT 110  

This course explores what financial accounting is, why it is important, and how it is used by investors and creditors to make decisions. The course covers the accounting information system and the recording and reporting of business transactions with a focus on the accounting cycle, the application of generally accepted accounting principles, and the classified financial statements. It includes issues relating to assets, liabilities, equity valuations, revenue and expense recognition, internal controls, and ethics.

Grade Modes:   Letter Graded  
Field Trips:   May be required  
Degree Applicability:   Applies to Associate Degree  
AA/AS GE:   None  
Transfer Credit:   CSU, UC  
UC Credit Limitations:   None  
CSU GE-Breadth:   None  
IGETC:   None  
ACCT V01B  Managerial Accounting  4 Units  
Formerly:   BUS V01B  
In-Class Hours:   52.5 lecture, 52.5 laboratory  
Prerequisites:   ACCT V01A or BUS V01A with grade of C or better  
C-ID:   ACCT 120  

This course provides an examination of how managers use accounting information in decision-making, planning, directing operations, and controlling. The structure of corporate accounting for stockholders' equity and bond transactions are explained. It will also focus on cost terms and concepts, cost behavior, cost structure, and cost-volume-profit analysis. The course includes an examination of profit planning, standard costs, operations and capital budgeting, cost control, and accounting for costs in manufacturing organizations.

Grade Modes:   Letter Graded  
Degree Applicability:   Applies to Associate Degree  
AA/AS GE:   None  
Transfer Credit:   CSU, UC  
UC Credit Limitations:   None  
CSU GE-Breadth:   None  
IGETC:   None  
ACCT V02  Income Tax Fundamentals  3 Units  
Formerly:   BUS V02  
In-Class Hours:   52.5 lecture  

This course is primarily designed as an introductory-level income tax course for accounting majors and business students at the community college level. The course focuses on the federal and state income tax rules and procedures involved in the preparation of simple tax returns for individuals.

Grade Modes:   Letter Graded  
Degree Applicability:   Applies to Associate Degree  
AA/AS GE:   None  
Transfer Credit:   None  
ACCT V03  Introduction to Accounting  3 Units  
Formerly:   BUS V03  
In-Class Hours:   35 lecture, 52.5 laboratory  

This course introduces accounting using the debit-credit, double-entry system. Students will learn how to journalize, post to ledger accounts, use a worksheet, and prepare an income statement, statement of owner's equity, and a balance sheet. Students will be able to keep a complete set of books for a one-month period for a small to medium sized sole proprietorship.

Grade Modes:   Letter Graded  
Degree Applicability:   Applies to Associate Degree  
AA/AS GE:   None  
Transfer Credit:   CSU  
UC Credit Limitations:   None  
CSU GE-Breadth:   None  
IGETC:   None  
ACCT V04  Computerized Payroll Accounting  3 Units  
Formerly:   BUS V04  
In-Class Hours:   35 lecture, 52.5 laboratory  

This course will provide entry-level training in calculating, recording, and maintaining appropriate payroll records in a computerized setting. Areas of study include an overview of computer systems, determining gross earnings, calculating deductions, and recording and maintaining necessary employee and employer payroll records.

Grade Modes:   Letter Graded  
Degree Applicability:   Applies to Associate Degree  
AA/AS GE:   None  
Transfer Credit:   None  
ACCT V08  Computerized Accounting  3 Units  
Formerly:   BUS V08  
In-Class Hours:   35 lecture, 52.5 laboratory  
Prerequisites:   ACCT V01A or ACCT V03  

This course is an introduction to the use of computers in the field of accounting, with an emphasis on QuickBooks software. The fundamental principles of accounting are applied to basic problem-solving simulations for both manual and computerized accounting systems. This course provides training for entry-level computerized bookkeeping employment, as an aid in managing one's own business, and as a foundation for advanced study.

Grade Modes:   Letter Graded  
Degree Applicability:   Applies to Associate Degree  
AA/AS GE:   None  
Transfer Credit:   CSU  
UC Credit Limitations:   None  
CSU GE-Breadth:   None  
IGETC:   None