Accountancy

Summary

General knowledge of financial and managerial accounting in a technological environment as well as introductory knowledge of inventory, cost, and payroll accounting.

Competence in Microsoft Excel is recommended preparation for employment in the field of accountancy.

Award Note: The Associate Degree requires a minimum of 60 degree applicable semester units.

Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Accountancy Program will be able to:

1. Create accurate, reliable, and relevant accounting documents and reports for decision makers using the information.
2. Demonstrate effective use of accounting software applications considered applicable to the current accounting environment.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of basic accounting terminology and the process by which transactions are analyzed, evaluated, and communicated into the financial statements.
4. Understand and practice high ethical standards with internal and external stakeholders.
5. Prepare a federal and California individual income tax return in proper form according to current federal and state tax rules and regulations.
6. Demonstrate the ability to compute, record, and verify quantitative and qualitative information in order to maintain financial records.

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