The Associate in Science in Accounting enables students to demonstrate an understanding of basic accounting principles and procedures, as well as the role of accounting and bookkeeping within various business organizations. Students will be able to analyze, process and report financial information within established manual and computerized protocols, and they will understand the importance of ethics and social responsibility in the accounting profession.

Study in accounting leads to a variety of employment opportunities in organizations in the public and private sectors of the economy. Upon completion of the associate degree, students will be prepared for entry-level positions within business organizations, will be prepared to transfer to a baccalaureate program after taking additional coursework, and will possess the rudimentary information necessary to start their own businesses.

Transfer requirements may differ.
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Recommended Course

In addition to the required courses listed above, it is recommended that students who seek to obtain additional insight into the field of study consider taking BUS V07A Business Calculations (Units: 3).  Although this supplemental course may be of value to the student, please note that it does not satisfy the requirements for this degree.

This Plan of Study applies to the VCCCD General Education Pattern and illustrates one sequence of courses to meet the Accounting, AS degree requirements in two years. Students are encouraged to meet with a counselor to design a plan of study which will best meet their specific educational needs.

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to: 

• Demonstrate an understanding of basic accounting procedures.
• Analyze, process, and prepare financial information within established protocols.
• Present and interpret financial information.