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Accounting, Associate in Science Degree

Banner Code: 1_AS_ACCT

Control Number: 03960

Financial Aid Eligible


Complete the major program section as well and the Associate in Science Graduation Requirements as outlined in the Graduation Requirements section of the catalog.

Program Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate various activities performed in the accounting function of industry, apply comprehensive accounting skills, utilize technical knowledge, utilize technology and display ethical behaviors and practices.
  2. Demonstrate technical knowledge of accounting-related topics.

Review Graduation Requirements and General Education

Course Title Units
Required Courses
ACCT A101/A101HFinancial Accounting4
ACCT A102/A102HManagerial Accounting4
ACCT A110Excel for Accounting and Finance3
ACCT A111Individual Income Tax3
or ACCT A116 Business Taxation
ACCT A210Cost Accounting3
ACCT A212Intermediate Accounting 13
ACCT A213Intermediate Accounting 23
ACCT A218Auditing3
BUS A100/A100HIntroduction to Business3
BUS A139Business Communication3
CIS A111/A111HIntroduction to Computer Information Systems3
Total Major Units35
OCC AS General Education 1,2Up to 21
Transferable electives as needed to satisfy unit requirementsvaries
Total Minimum Degree Units - OCC AS GE60
1

Some program major units may also meet GE requirements.

2

Cal-GETC pattern (up to 34 units) may be substituted.

Accounting Suggested Electives:

ACCT A107 Not for Profit Recordkeeping and Compliance 
ACCT A112 Accounting with QuickBooks
ACCT A114 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
ACCT A118 Accounting Ethics
ACCT A119 Payroll
ACCT A215 Governmental Accounting
ACCT A216 Not-for-Profit Accounting
ACCT A220 Data Analytics for Accounting
BUS A110 Business Law
BUS A110H Business Law Honors
BUS A240 Entrepreneurship
MGMT A100 Applied Management for Public and Private Organizations

Program Sequence

These sequences at Orange Coast College are general course curriculum maps for students to finish all major and general education requirements for two-year completion of degrees, and/or fulfillment of transfer requirements. The course sequence may include course prerequisites and other placement requirements. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor to review course selections and sequences to ensure that completion of this program will meet a student's transfer and career goals.

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
Semester 1Units
ACCT A101
Financial Accounting
or Financial Accounting Honors
4
BUS A100
Introduction to Business
or Introduction to Business Honors
3
CIS A111
Introduction to Computer Information Systems
or Introduction to Computer Information Systems Honors
3
OCC AS GE AREA 1B- CHOOSE ONE 3
OCC AS GE AREA 6 - CHOOSE ONE 3
 Units16
Semester 2
ACCT A102
Managerial Accounting
or Managerial Accounting Honors
4
ACCT A110 Excel for Accounting and Finance 3
OCC AS GE AREA 1A- CHOOSE ONE 3
OCC AS GE AREA 3 - CHOOSE ONE 3
ELECTIVES (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 1 3
 Units16
Year 2
Semester 1
ACCT A212 Intermediate Accounting 1 3
BUS A139 Business Communication 3
OCC AS GE AREA 4 - CHOOSE ONE 3
OCC AS GE AREA 5 - CHOOSE ONE 3-4
 Units12-13
Semester 2
ACCT A210 Cost Accounting 3
ACCT A111
Individual Income Tax
or Business Taxation
3
ACCT A213 Intermediate Accounting 2 3
ACCT A218 Auditing 3
OCC AS GE AREA 4 - CHOOSE ONE 3
ELECTIVES (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 1 1
 Units16
 Total Units60-61
1

VARIES TO REACH MINIMUM 60 DEGREE APPLICABLE UNITS