# Accounting - CPA (Certificate of Achievement)

El Camino College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Accounting

Source: http://catalog.elcamino.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=13&poid=3547

**Business _Division_**

www.elcamino.edu/academics/divisions/business/

The Accounting - CPA Track Certificate of Achievement is a comprehensive program designed to prepare students for a career in public accounting or managerial accounting. Upon successful completion of the program, students will meet the California Board of Accountancy's 24-unit educational requirement for "Accounting Subjects" and possess skills needed for various entry-level accounting positions.

For Gainful Employment program information, please visit www.elcamino.edu/academics/areas-of-study/accounting.php.

### Certificate of Achievement

A Certificate of Achievement will be granted upon completion of the program requirements. A minimum of 12 units must be completed at El Camino College.

### Required Courses:

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BUS 150 | Financial Accounting | 4 |
| BUS 151 | Managerial Accounting | 4 |
| BUS 152 | Intermediate Accounting I | 3 |
| BUS 153 | Intermediate Accounting II | 3 |
| BUS 157 | Cost Accounting | 3 |
| BUS 160 | Income Tax Accounting | 4 |
| BUS 159 | Financial Auditing | 3 |
| or BUS 161 | Business Taxation | 3 |

### Recommended Electives:

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CIS 13 | Computer Information Systems | 3 |
| LAW 5 | Business Law | 3 |

**Total Units: 24**