Accounting Technician, Associate in Science
Accounting Technician, Associate in Science
Successful completion of the Associate of Science in Accounting Technician will provide the skills necessary for an entry-level job as a bookkeeper, accounting clerk, accounting technician or auditing clerk. Students will learn how to keep accurate accounting records for assets, liabilities, and equity, including revenues, expenses, accounts receivable, accounts payable and payroll. They will be able to complete bank reconciliations, payroll tax reports, and simple federal and state income tax returns. A code of ethics will be stressed throughout the program. Students who successfully complete this program may continue their education by taking additional courses that lead to an associate degree in Accounting.
Course List
| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Major Courses | ||
| ACCT V01A | Financial Accounting | 4 |
| ACCT V02 | Income Tax Fundamentals | 3 |
| ACCT V03 | Introduction to Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT V08 | Quickbooks | 3 |
| BUS V62 | Microsoft Excel | 3 |
| BUS V30 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| or BUS V55 | Corporate Finance | |
| Total Required Major Units | 19 | |
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| VCCCD General Education Pattern | ||
| Required Major Units | 19 | |
| VCCCD General Education Units | 29 | |
| Double-Counted Units | (0-3) | |
| Elective Units | 12-15 | |
| Total Units for the AS Degree | 60 | |
The Plan of Study applies to the VCCCD General Education Pattern.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Units/Hours | |
| ACCT V03 | Introduction to Accounting | 3 |
| BUS V62 | Microsoft Excel | 3 |
| BUS V30 | Introduction to Business (VCCCD GE Area B2) | 3 |
| ENGL V01A | English Composition (VCCCD GE Area D1) | 4 |
| Select a course: VCCCD Area E1 - Health Education | 3 | |
| Units/Hours | 16 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| ACCT V01A | Financial Accounting | 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 A1 - Biological Science | 3 | |
| Select a course: VCCCD Area C2 - Humanities | 3 | |
| Units/Hours | 16 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| ACCT V02 | Income Tax Fundamentals | 3 |
| ACCT V08 | Quickbooks | 3 |
| Select a course: VCCCD Area A2 - Physical Science | 3 | |
| Select a course: VCCCD Area C1 - Fine/Performing Arts | 3 | |
| Select a course: VCCCD Area E2 - Physical Education/Kinesiology | 1 | |
| Units/Hours | 13 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| Select a course: VCCCD Area D2 - Communication/Analytical Thinking | 3 | |
| Select a course: Degree-applicable course | 3 | |
| Select a course: Degree-applicable course | 3 | |
| Select a course: Degree-applicable course | 3 | |
| Select a course: Degree-applicable course | 3 | |
| Units/Hours | 15 | |
| Total Units/Hours | 60 | |