Berkeley City College's Associate of Arts in Accounting programs will provide students with the skills needed for immediate employment; they will prepare students for advancement to positions that require more in-depth knowledge of organization and business principles; they will develop and upgrade skills in related business and office technology areas; and/or they will help students acquire entry-level job skills.

Students who complete the program will be able to: • Apply legal and ethical principles in business decision making. • Obtain information related to the profession using traditional and electronic sources, and synthesize the information into a written or oral business report. • Analyze a business situation and recommend a solution or plan for improvement. • Analyze data and prepare common business and personal financial reports. • Demonstrate ability to acknowledge and act with sensitivity toward the diverse customs, beliefs, and lifestyles that exist within the college and the business environment.