Accounting: Taxation
Certificate of Achievement Accounting · Coastline College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Overview
The Accounting program consists of three options that will prepare an individual for preparation in the accounting field as bookkeepers, junior accountants, or tax practitioners.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Accumulate, record, and interpret financial data.
- Analyze and recommend effective business decisions/solutions using a systematic, evaluative, and information-based approach.
- Demonstrate proficiency in the use of computerized accounting software.
- Demonstrate understanding of accounting and business terminology.
- Prepare accurate reports for decision making and regulatory compliance.
Requirements
Review Graduation Requirements.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| ACCT C100 | Introduction to Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT C101 | Financial Accounting | 4 |
| ACCT C102 | Managerial Accounting | 4 |
| ACCT C106 | Excel for Accounting | 2 |
| ACCT C107 | Accounting with QuickBooks | 2 |
| ACCT C112 | Intermediate Accounting 1 | 3 |
| Concentration in Taxation | ||
| Select six units from the following: | 6 | |
| ACCT C103 | Federal and California Individual Income Tax Preparation | |
| ACCT C104 | Business Taxation | |
| ACCT C108 | Tax Return Preparation using Turbo Tax Software | |
| ACCT C283 | Work Based Learning | |
| orACCT C284 | Work Based Learning | |
| BUS C120 | Personal Finance | |
| Total Units | 24 | |