2020-2021 Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2020-2021 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Computerized Accounting Specialist Associate in Science


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This program provides students who plan to enter the accounting field with knowledge of accounting principles and practices to record transactions for various types of businesses using a double-entry accounting system, as well as the latest commercial software, and the ability to analyze financial statements.

Program Student Learning Outcomes


Students who complete this program will be able to:

  • Prepare a set of basic financial statements.
  • Calculate and analyze common ratios and numerical relationships that are produced through the accounting cycle.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in processing the accounting cycle for a business using popular accounting software.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in communicating financial information in the subject area.
  • Present an oral presentation in the designated subject area.

REQUIRED COURSES:

Course ID Title Units
ACCT 1A   Financial Accounting 4
ACCT 1B  * Managerial Accounting 4
ACCT 216  * Individual Income Tax 4
ACCT 221  * Accounting Information Systems 3
CIMA 104  + Spreadsheets - Excel 3
CIMA 223B  * Computerized Accounting - Quickbooks–Advanced 1.5
  Select from Restricted Electives 3

TOTAL UNITS FOR THE MAJOR:


22.5

Restricted Electives:  
ACCT 120   Introduction to Financial Planning 3
ACCT 202A  * Intermediate Accounting I 3
ACCT 217  * Partnership and Corporate Taxation 3
ACCT 275  * Auditing 3

*Course has a prerequisite, corequisite, limitation, or recommended preparation; see course description.

+Completion of the A and B versions of this course can also be used to fulfill this requirement.

Associate in Science Degree


Completion of the certificate program and a minimum of 60 units including the general education requirements with an overall GPA of 2.0 qualifies the student for the Associate in Science degree. A minimum of 12 units must be completed at Saddleback College.

General Education Requirements for Associate Degrees


Refer to the Graduation Requirements  or to the CSU-GE and IGETC patterns in this catalog for specific courses which meet general education requirements. Refer to ASSIST.org and to the transfer institution’s catalog for transfer requirements.

Suggested coursework not required for the major: ACCT 202A , ACCT 202B , ACCT 203 , ACCT 214 , ACCT 215 ; BUS 102 , BUS 103 , BUS 104 , BUS 125 ; CIM 1 , CIM 112 , CIMA 104B *, CIMA 106 ; ECON 2 , ECON 4 .

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