Accounting
A.S. Degree Accounting · Chaffey College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Description
The Accounting program is designed to:
- Prepare non-transfer accounting students for entry level positions by making the accounting certificate and/or the two-year degree in accounting available to them;
- Prepare transfer accounting students with appropriate background for upper division courses; and
- Provide non-accounting majors with sufficient expertise to enable them to make intelligent use of accounting information.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Apply the conceptual framework of financial and managerial accounting and reporting in business.
- Demonstrate the ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
- Communicate accurately and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrate the ability to conduct business research, analyze, and interpret the findings.
- Demonstrate the ability to recognize an ethical dilemma and make an appropriate response.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major requirements for the Associate in Science Degree (AS): | ||
| Required Core: | 24-25 | |
| ACCTG 1A | Financial Accounting | 4 |
| ACCTG 1B | Managerial Accounting | 4 |
| Choose one: | 3-4 | |
| ACCTG 70 | Cost Accounting | 3 |
| orACCTG 430 | Accounting for Governmental and Not-for-Profit Organizations | 4 |
| orACCTGFS 453 | U.S. and California Income Tax Preparation | 4 |
| BUSL 28A | Business Law I | 3 |
| BUSTEC 63 | Microsoft Office Excel - Comprehensive | 3 |
| ITIS 10 | Introduction to Computer Information Systems | 3 |
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| Total | 24-25 | |
Other Information
Business, Technology, and Hospitality
Local Program (Major) Code: S005
Program Control Number: 04756
TOP Code: 0502.00*
CIP Code: 52.0302