Associate of Science - Business - Accounting

Students completing the program will be able to... • Construct basic accounting documents and solve case problems related to the accounting cycle utilizing appropriate technology. • Analyze existing documents by verifying the accuracy of information for a company and performing necessary reconciliation. • Evaluate financial data in a business environment and apply ethical business judgment for decision making.

This technical curriculum is designed to provide an opportunity for accounting students to achieve an associate in science degree in accounting after completing a comprehensive series of courses in the area of accounting. Completion of the courses in this program demonstrates commitment to the field of accounting, provides comprehensive preparation for employment in accounting-related occupations, and meets a portion of the educational requirements for the California CPA exam (For additional requirements please go to www.dca.ca.gov/cba).

This degree is not recommended for transfer students and DVC accounting students in this program who intend to transfer should consult with a program advisor or counselor to ensure that the requirements for transfer to four-year institutions of their choice are met. Students who intend to transfer are also advised to select either General Education Option 2 (IGETC) or Option 3 (CSU GE). General Education Option 1 (DVC General Education) does not meet requirements for most transfer institutions.

To earn an associate degree with a major in accounting, students must satisfactorily complete a minimum of sixty (60) units of degree applicable coursework with a grade point average of 2.0 (C) or higher. Certain courses may satisfy both major and general education requirements; however, the units are only counted once. All coursework required for the degree major must be completed within seven years of the degree date.