Accounting

A.S. Degree Major Accounting · Santiago Canyon College · 2025-2026 Catalog

The Associate of Science degree in Accounting prepares students for entry-level positions and promotional opportunities in accounting and administrative departments of businesses in public and private sector areas such as manufacturing, merchandising, financial service, wholesale trades, and government. Specialized training in accounting and finance principles and practices enables students to maintain accounting records and develop financial reports and make effective use of financial information for analysis and decision making. Entry-level employment opportunities include positions in accounts receivable/payable, payroll, income tax preparation, cost accounting, and a number of trainee positions. Promotional opportunities include higher-level responsibilities in these areas and the areas of general ledger, financial statement preparation and financial statement analysis.

Program Courses & Requirements

CourseTitleUnits
Accounting, AS20
Major Requirements14
ACCT 101Financial Accounting4
ACCT 102Managerial Accounting4
CIS 101Introduction to Microsoft Office3
CIS 106Microsoft Excel3
Select one (1) course3
ACCT 204Managerial Cost Accounting3
ACCT 205Intermediate Accounting I3
Select one (1) course3
BUS 222Business Writing3
MGMT 122Business Communications3

Learning Outcomes

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