Accounting (AS Degree S0502)
Business Division
Degree S0502
The Accounting Program provides many opportunities for students to design a plan for their individual goals through certificate and degree achievements. The associate degree in accounting is intended to prepare students for employment following graduation. The student will learn basic accounting skills combined with an in-depth training in a variety of accounting concepts, preparing the student for entry-level positions, professional advancement in their current job or transfer to a university to pursue a bachelor’s degree in accounting.
Earning an Accounting Associate of Science degree will provide the knowledge and skills necessary for accounting jobs in general accounting, cost accounting, payroll, inventory management, asset management, accounts receivable, accounts payable, budgets and forecasting, financial analysis, etc. Students who wish to transfer and obtain a bachelor’s degree should consult with a counselor or advisor to discuss transferability of courses.
This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:
Required Courses
| Course Prefix | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BUSA 7 | Principles of Accounting - Financial | 5 |
| BUSA 8 | Principles of Accounting - Managerial | 5 |
| BUSA 52 | Intermediate Accounting I | 3 |
| BUSA 52B | Intermediate Accounting II | 3 |
| BUSA 75 | QuickBooks for Accounting | 3 |
| BUSA 76 | Excel for Accounting | 3 |
| BUSM 20 | Principles of Business | 3 |
| Required Electives | ||
| Choose one course from the following: | 3-4 | |
| Cost Accounting | ||
| Federal Income Tax Law | ||
| Personal Financial Planning | ||
| Total Units | 28-29 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, a student will be able to:
- describe the basic accounting system and how it is used to serve business needs,
- interpret accounting statements,
- list and explain the foundations upon which business is built and the economic challenges facing the United States
Review Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for this program
Looking for guidance? A counselor can help.
This Guided Pathways for Success (GPS) is a suggested sequence of coursework needed for program completion. It is not an official educational plan. Schedule an appointment with a counselor or advisor as soon as possible to create an individualized Mountie Academic Plan (MAP) specific to your goals and needs.
| Fall Term 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| BUSA 7 | Principles of Accounting - Financial | 5 |
| BUSM 20 | Principles of Business | 3 |
| ENGL 1A | Freshman Composition | 4 |
| Units | 12 | |
| Winter Term 1 | ||
| SPCH 1A OR SPCH 2 OR SPCH 8 4 | ||
| Units | 0 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| BUSA 8 | Principles of Accounting - Managerial | 5 |
| BUSA 52 | Intermediate Accounting I | 3 |
| BUSA 21 OR BUSA 58 OR BUSA 71 4 | ||
| Units | 8 | |
| Summer Term 1 | ||
| AA/S LIFE | Area E Lifelong Undrstg Course | 3 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| BUSA 52B | Intermediate Accounting II | 3 |
| BUSA 75 | QuickBooks for Accounting | 3 |
| BUSA 76 | Excel for Accounting | 3 |
| AA/S ARTS | Area C-1 Arts Course | 3 |
| Submit petition: inside.mtsac.edu, Student Tab #45 5 | ||
| Certificate in Accounting N0459 9 | ||
| Units | 12 | |
| Winter Term 2 | ||
| AA/S KINES | Phys Ed (KIN) Activity Course | .5 |
| AA/S HUM | Area C-2 Humanities Course | 3 |
| Units | 3.5 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| AA/S MATH | Meet AA/AS Math Comptcy Req | 3 |
| AA/S USHIS | Area D-1 Hist/Pol Sc Course | 3 |
| AA/S SCNCE | Area B-1 or B-2 Science Course | 3 |
| Units | 9 | |
| Summer Term 2 | ||
| AA/S BEHAV | Area D-2 Elective Course | 3 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Total Units | 50.5 | |
