Accounting, Associate in Science
Accounting, Associate in Science
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. They will be able to analyze, process and report financial information within established manual and computerized protocols. Finally, 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 organizations, will be able 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.
See counselor or consult assist.org.
Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
---|---|---|
Required Core Courses | ||
ACCT V01A | Financial Accounting | 4 |
ACCT V01B | Managerial Accounting | 4 |
ACCT V03 | Introduction to Accounting | 3 |
ACCT V08 | Quickbooks | 3 |
Required Core Units | 14 | |
Required Additional Courses | ||
BUS V17 | Computer Applications | 3 |
or BUS V62 | Microsoft Excel | |
BUS V30 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
or BUS V43 | International Business | |
or BUS V45 | Business Communications | |
Required Additional Units | 6 | |
--------------------------------- | ||
Total Major Units | 20 | |
-------------------------------------------------------------- | ||
VCCCD General Education Pattern | ||
Required Major Units | 20 | |
VCCCD General Education Units | 29 | |
Double-Counted Units | (0-6) | |
Elective Units | 11-17 | |
Total Units for the AS Degree | 60 |
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.
The Plan of Study applies to the VCCCD General Education Pattern.
Year 1 | ||
---|---|---|
Fall Semester | Units/Hours | |
ACCT V03 | Introduction to Accounting | 3 |
ENGL V01A | English Composition (VCCCD Area D1) | 4 |
Select a course: VCCCD Area B1 - American History/Institutions | 3 | |
Select a course: VCCCD Area B2 - Social/Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
Select a course: VCCCD Area E1 - Health Education | 3 | |
Units/Hours | 16 | |
Spring Semester | ||
ACCT V01A | Financial Accounting | 4 |
BUS V17 | Computer Applications (VCCCD GE Area D2) | 3 |
BUS V30 | Introduction to Business (VCCCD GE Area B2) | 3 |
Select a course: VCCCD Area A1 - Biological Science | 4 | |
Units/Hours | 14 | |
Year 2 | ||
Fall Semester | ||
ACCT V01B | Managerial Accounting | 4 |
Select a course: VCCCD Area B1 - American History/Institutions | 3 | |
Select a course: VCCCD Area C1 - Fine/Performing Arts | 3 | |
Select a course: VCCCD Area E2 - Physical Education/Kinesiology | 2 | |
Select a course: Degree-applicable course | 3 | |
Units/Hours | 15 | |
Spring Semester | ||
ACCT V08 | Quickbooks | 3 |
Select a course: VCCCD Area A2 - Physical Science | 3 | |
Select a course: VCCCD Area C2 - Humanities | 3 | |
Select a course: Degree-applicable course | 3 | |
Select a course: Degree-applicable course | 3 | |
Units/Hours | 15 | |
Total Units/Hours | 60 |