Associate in Arts Degree in Accounting

Golden West College

This curriculum provides fundamental accounting concepts for students who wish to pursue accounting degrees at four-year institutions. The program also prepares students with adequate accounting training for accounting and bookkeeping positions. All courses in this program satisfy semester unit requirements necessary to qualify to sit for the Uniform Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Examination. Students interested in becoming a CPA will find this program particularly useful.Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:Process and apply accounting transaction analysis into an accounting system.Prepare the four basic financial statements.Analyze results of financial information via ratios, relationships, and variance analysis to aid management decision making.Utilize federal income taxation concepts to compile individual tax returns and forms.Potential careers students may enter upon completion are as follows:Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerksBill and account collectorsBilling and posting clerksPayroll and timekeeping clerks

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