Accounting - Associate in Science

Fall 2024

Catalog Description

The A.S. degree in Accounting is the highest level of the accounting program at Chabot. The degree requires the most time and intellectual commitment. A student should obtain the degree after completing the certificate in Accounting Technician. The degree prepares students for entry-level positions within accounts receivable and accounts payable departments, payroll units, income tax firms, and financial services organizations. Graduates of the program will be able to identify, analyze, summarize, communicate, record, and interpret business transactions and financial statements. Students will learn commercial accounting software and spreadsheets and will apply the skills via intensive accounting applications. Students will study professional and ethical behavioral case studies for business, as well as attain oral and written communication skills that are necessary for success. Technical courses in accounting, taxes, and payroll with commercial software will allow graduates to seek advanced placement in accounting or information systems departments. With this accounting degree, jobs are available in just about every corporate business and non-profit organization.

Career Opportunities

TOP Code 0502.00 - Accounting*
CIP Code 52.0302 - Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of the program the student should be able to:
  1. Understand and apply the generally accepted accounting principles to prepare financial statements
  2. Identify the basics of information technology and apply software applications to accounting transactions
  3. Apply critical thinking and analytical skills in decision making and problem solving
  4. Create effective oral and written business communications using modern communication technologies

Required Core Courses (28 units)
0.0
BUS 1A
Financial Accounting (Active)*
4.0
BUS 1B
Managerial Accounting (Active)
4.0
BUS 3A
Taxation of Individuals (Active)
3.0
BUS 6
Accounting Ethics (Active)
3.0
BUS 10
Business Law (Active)
4.0
BUS 12
Introduction to Business (Active)
3.0
BUS 14
Business Communications (Active)
3.0
BUS 92
Excel Spreadsheets for Accounting (Active)
2.0
BUS 93
QuickBooks (Active)
2.0
List A: Select 3 courses (9–11 units)
0.0
BUS 2A
Intermediate Accounting I (Active)
4.0
BUS 2B
Intermediate Accounting II (Active)
4.0
BUS 3B
Taxation of Business Entities (Active)
3.0
BUS 4
Cost Accounting (Active)
3.0
BUS 5
Auditing (Active)
3.0
BUS 8
Payroll Accounting (Active)
3.0
BUS 11
Governmental and Nonprofit Accounting (Active)
3.0
General Education Units for the A.S. Degree
0.0
For specific A.S. General Education courses refer to the catalog section on A.S. Graduation Requirements.
 
Unit Calculations
60.0
Major Requirements
37.0-39.0
General Education
22.0
Elective (Degree applicable units if needed)
0.0-1.0
*Business 7 (Accounting for Small Business) is strongly recommended before taking Business 1A.
Total: 60.0