Accounting
Associate of Science Degree Accounting · San Diego City College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Summary
The Accounting associate degree prepares students for entrance into the accounting field. The degree provides students with basic accounting skills necessary to be successful in the industry. This degree is intended for students majoring in accounting, and students looking to update their accounting skill set.
For a current list of articulated courses to CSU or UC business major visit ASSIST. Additional general education and graduation requirements for the associate degree are listed in the Academic Requirements section of the catalog. Students interested in careers as professional accountants should select the Business Studies San Diego State University Transfer Option.
Award Note: The Associate Degree requires a minimum of 60 degree applicable semester units.
Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Accounting Program will be able to:
- Develop and apply appropriate communication skills across various business settings
- Analyze business scenarios to formulate and implement plans of action
- Leverage technology to manage and use information for decision making
Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR: | 11 | |
| ACCT 116A | Financial Accounting | 4 |
| ACCT 116B | Managerial Accounting | 4 |
| BUSE 119 | Business Communications | 3 |
| Complete a minimum of seven (7) units from the following: | 7 | |
| ACCT 102 | Basic Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT 119 | Accounting Ethics | 3 |
| ACCT 120 | Federal Income Tax | 3 |
| ACCT 121 | California Income Tax | 1 |
| ACCT 125 | Government & Not-for-Profit Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT 128A | Recordkeeping | 1.5 |
| ACCT 128B | Payroll | 1.5 |
| ACCT 135 | Principles of Auditing | 3 |
| ACCT 150 | Computer Accounting Applications | 3 |
| BUSE 101 | Business Mathematics | 3 |
| BUSE 120 | Personal Financial Management | 3 |
| CBTE 143 | Intermediate Microsoft Excel | 3 |