Accounting

Summary

Program Description

The Business Department offers transfer programs and non-transfer occupational programs leading to an Associate in Arts degree, Associate in Science Degree for Transfer, a Certificate of Achievement, and/or a Certificate of Proficiency in several business areas.

If you wish to transfer to a four-year college in business and you want to complete an associate degree prior to transfer, you should complete your degree in Business Administration or General Business.

Accounting, General Business, and Office Skills Programs will assist you in numerous ways. They will provide you with those skills needed for immediate employment; they will prepare you for advancement to positions that require more in-depth knowledge of organization and business principles; they will develop and upgrade your skills in related business and office skills areas; and/or they will help you acquire entry-level job skills.

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Career Opportunities

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Entry-level accounting positions.

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Learning Outcome(s)

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1. Apply legal and ethical principles in business decision making.
2. Obtain information related to the profession using traditional and electronic sources. Synthesize the information into a written or oral business report.
3. Use efficient and effective oral and written communication skills.
4. Analyze a business situation and recommend a solution or plan for improvement.
5. Analyze data and prepare common business and personal financial reports.
6. Demonstrate ability to acknowledge and act with sensitivity toward the diverse customs, beliefs, and lifestyles that exist within the college and the business environment.
7. Analyze current interpersonal skills and develop plans for improvement.