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Accounting A.A. Degree - Local GE

This program provides training for entry-level employment in private industry, government accounting or for self-employment as a provider of a computer-based bookkeeping and/or tax services.  In addition, those individuals already employed in accounting can work toward career advancement by taking additional courses. 

Total Units:
61

Year 1

Semester 1

14 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
ACCT 121
Payroll Accounting
3
Advisory: ACCT 101
F, S
ACCT 301
Financial Accounting
4
Advisory: ACCT 101, BUS 105
F(O, P), S(O), Su
CISA 305 1
Beginning Word Processing
2
BUSTEC 302 or 25 WAM; Advisory: CISC 302 or 310
F(O), S(O), Su(O)
CISA 315
Introduction to Electronic Spreadsheets
2
Advisory: CISC 302 or 310
F(O), S(O), Su(O)
Local Area 1A-English Composition 2
3
Recommend meeting with a counselor
F, S, Su
CRC Area L1A

1 Suggested and course meets certificate requirement.

2 Suggestion-BUS 310 Bus Comm or ENGL C1000 for students wanting to transfer.

Semester 2

17 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
ACCT 123
Federal and California Individual Income Taxation
4
Advisory: ACCT 101 & 301
F(P), S(P)
ACCT 311
Managerial Accounting
4
ACCT 301
F(O), Su
ACCT 341
Computerized Accounting
3
ACCT 101 or 301; Advisory: CISC 302
F, S, Su
Local Area 2-Math Concepts & Quantitative Reasoning
3
Recommend meeting with a counselor
F, S, Su
CRC Area L2
Local Area 4-Social & Behavioral Sciences
3
F, S, Su
CRC Area L4

Year 2

Semester 3

16 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
ACCT 103
Intermediate Accounting - Part I
4
ACCT 301
F
ACCT 111
Cost Accounting
3
ACCT 301; Advisory: ACCT 311
F, S
BUS 340
Business Law
3
F(O), S(O), Su(O)
Local Area 3-Arts & Humanities
3
F, S, Su
CRC Area L3
Local Area 5-Natural Sciences
3
F, S, Su
CRC Area L5

Semester 4

14 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
ACCT 104
Intermediate Accounting - Part II
4
ACCT 103
S
Local Area 1B-Oral Communication & Critical Thinking
3
F, S, Su
CRC Area L1B
Local Area 6-Ethnic Studies
3
F, S, Su
CRC Area L6
Local Area 7A-Living Skills (PE)
1
F, S, Su
CRC Area L7A
Local Area 7B-Living Skills
3
F, S, Su
CRC Area L7B

^You must have passed the prerequisite course(s) with a “C” or better; Corequisite must be taken during the same semester; Advisory means it is recommended but not required to enroll in the course.

*(O) = Online available, (P) = Partially online

Career Options/Outlook

Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks compute, classify, and record numerical data to keep financial records complete. Perform any combination of routine calculating, posting, and verifying duties to obtain primary financial data for use in maintaining accounting records. May also check the accuracy of figures, calculations, and postings pertaining to business transactions recorded by other workers.  Career opportunities may require more than an associate degree.

A Sample of Reported Job Titles:

Account Clerk, Accounting Assistant, Accounting Associate, Accounting Clerk, Accounting Specialist, Accounting Technician, Accounts Payable Clerk, Accounts Payable Specialist, Accounts Payables Clerk, Accounts Receivable Clerk 

Projected job openings in California (2020-2030):

21,460

Projected growth in California:

4% growth

Median Salary in California (2021):

$47,940/yr

Transfer notes:

Please meet with a counselor for specific transfer course evaluation or transferring to a specific 4-year institution.

General Education (GE)

Non-specified GE courses identified by CRC or Cal-GETC Area without pre- or co-requisites can be taken at any semester.

This program also meets the requirement for:

Certificate of Achievement in:

  • Accounting with ACCT 107
  • Accounting Clerk with ACCT 121, ACCT 498, BUS 310, CISA 305, CISA 316
  • Advanced Accounting with ACCT 125, ACCT 107, CISA 315, CISA 316

Honors Option:

The CRC Honors Program is designed specifically for academically accomplished students and for students with the potential for high achievement. Students who complete 15 units or more in honors-designated courses will earn special recognition as an Honors Scholar, a distinction that may entitle the student to guaranteed transfer and scholarship opportunities at select transfer colleges and universities.

About this program map:

This program map represents one possible pathway to complete the program. Please see a counselor to create an education plan that is customized to meet your needs. This map is not a guarantee of course

availability or financial aid applicability.

Zero Textbook Costs (ZTC):

The Zero Textbook Costs designation and logo are added to any course that provides free access to all required instructional materials. These are typically shared with students through Canvas. Courses that are designated as ZTC may still require students to purchase supplemental materials such as lab coats, a calculator, art supplies, etc. See full definitions and searching tips on the Zero Textbook Costs page of the college website.

Catalog Year: 2025-2026

Published May 15, 2025

Counselor Contact: Ea Edwards | Faculty Contact: Margaret Parilo

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