Associate in Science Degree - Accounting

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The Accounting Program 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, able to transfer to a baccalaureate program, or possess the rudimentary information necessary to start their own businesses.

Recommended Courses

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 one or more of the following courses: BUS V07A Business Calculations (Units: 3). Although these supplemental courses may be of value to the student, please note that they do not satisfy the requirements for this degree.

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.