Associate of Science - Business - Accounting

Laney College's Associate of Science in Business with a specialization in Accounting program provides a wide variety of courses that will give students a solid base in career-specific accounting skills. The degree: (1) prepares students for an entry-level position in accounting; (2) develops the knowledge and skills needed to transfer to a four-year institution; (3) upgrades workplace skills in specific occupational areas.

Upon completion of this program a student will be able to: • Ethics and Personal Responsibility: Apply legal and ethical principles in business decision making. • Critical Thinking: Analyze business situations and recommend a solutions or plans for improvement. • Computational Skills: Prepare financial statements for a publicly held enterprise and analyze results.

The Accounting Associate of Science program prepares students for a number of entry-level accounting jobs in bookkeeping, payroll, accounts receivable and accounts payable, tax preparation and administration, and financial services organization.