Associate Of Science in Accounting
Santa Barbara, USA
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
USD 419 / per credit
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
An Associate of Science in Accounting gives students the foundation they need for entry-level employment in the accounting department of any business or to become a Certified Public Accountant(CPA). It prepares students to pursue a career in finance or corporate management, to work in government, or to become business owners. It also fulfills some of the requirements for the AS-T in Business Administration degree designed to transfer to accounting programs at California State University (CSU) campuses.
The Associate of Science in Accounting is a two-year degree program that provides students with a comprehensive understanding of accounting principles, practices, and procedures. The program is designed to prepare students for entry-level accounting positions in various industries or to transfer to a four-year college or university to pursue a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field.
The program curriculum includes courses that cover financial accounting, managerial accounting, taxation, auditing, and accounting information systems. Students will learn how to prepare and analyze financial statements, record transactions, and apply accounting principles to various business situations. The program also emphasizes the use of technology in accounting, including accounting software and computerized accounting systems.
In addition to the core accounting courses, students will take general education courses in areas such as English, mathematics, social sciences, and humanities. These courses provide students with a well-rounded education and help them develop critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to apply accounting principles to real-world situations, communicate effectively with clients and colleagues, and use technology to enhance accounting processes. Graduates of the program may find employment in a variety of accounting-related positions, such as bookkeeper, accounting assistant, tax preparer, or auditor.
SBCC offers a Transfer Agreement Guarantee (TAG). A TAG is a contractual agreement between the student, SBCC, and specific four-year colleges or universities. This includes six University of California ( *UC) institutions, six California State Institutions (CSU), seven California private institutions, nine out-of-state institutions, as well as Honors Transfer Agreements with ten institutions and 8 CSUs without campus impaction. Students must enroll in the TAG program and work with a TAG advisor. Please click here to learn more on the TAG program website.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Enrolled students may apply one time per year in February. If awarded, the money is disbursed for the following academic year in two parts: half in the fall semester and half in the spring semester. The amounts range from very small: $100-750 and larger $1000-2500 with some variations in between.
Curriculum
Accounting (ACCT)
ACCT 110 Introduction to Accounting (4 Units)
Hours: 72 (72 lectures)
The basic theory of accounts. Principles of a sole proprietorship, including concepts of how to keep manual or computerized financial records for small businesses.
Transfer Information: CSU Transferable
ACCT 120 Accounting for Nonprofit Organizations (2 Units)
Hours: 36 (36 lectures)
Practical information to accountants and non-accountants alike. Focuses on fundamental nonprofit accounting principles with a step-by-step introduction to keeping accounting (manual and Quickbooks) records. Covers more advanced topics including budgets, internal controls, fund accounting, functional accounting, direct and indirect cost allocations, generating financial statements, a basic overview of auditing preparation, and tax filing requirements.
Transfer Information: CSU Transferable
ACCT 130 Payroll Accounting (4 Units)
Prerequisites: ACCT 110 or ACCT 230.
Hours: 72 (72 lectures)
Study and application of payroll accounting concepts, procedures, and related internal controls. Specialized areas: Federal and state payroll taxes, withholdings, preparation and filing of governmental forms, record keeping systems and procedures.
Transfer Information: CSU Transferable
ACCT 150 Introduction To Accounting Software And Systems (4 Units)
Prerequisites: ACCT 110 or ACCT 230.
Hours: 72 (72 lectures)
Review of computer application software programs used in financial and managerial accounting. Topics include implementing and using computerized accounting programs, spreadsheet software, and managerial systems relating to corporate culture and business ethics.
Transfer Information: CSU Transferable
ACCT 160 Accounting With Quickbooks (3 Units)
Prerequisites: ACCT 110 or ACCT 230 or ACTV NC101 and ACTV NC102.
Hours: 54 (54 lectures)
Review and application of accounting principles using QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online software. Topics include setting up business books and working with inventory, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, financial statements, and reports.
Transfer Information: CSU Transferable
ACCT 170 Accounting With MS Dynamics (2.5 Units)
Prerequisites: ACCT 110 or ACCT 230.
Corequisites: COMP 170.
Hours: 45 (45 lecture)
Introduction to Microsoft Dynamics, a computerized accounting application, widely used by small, medium, and large-sized businesses and accounting firms. Topics include general ledger and payroll accounting, accounting applications for accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed assets, inventory, payroll, income tax preparation, and financial statements.
Transfer Information: CSU Transferable
ACCT 215 Fundamentals Of Income Tax (4 Units)
Hours: 72 (72 lectures)
Study and application of federal income tax law as it relates to individuals and small businesses (proprietorships). Partnerships, corporation, and fiduciary tax principles. Differences between federal and state laws are noted.
Transfer Information: CSU Transferable
ACCT 230 Financial Accounting (5 Units)
Course Advisories: ACCT 110.
Hours: 90 (90 lectures)
Application of financial accounting principles and procedures for corporations. Preparation, use, and analysis of financial statements. Includes internal controls of an accounting system, accounting for cash, receivables, inventories, property and equipment, intangibles, investments, current and long-term liabilities, contributed capital, and retained earnings.
Transfer Information: CSU Transferable, UC Transferable
C-ID: ACCT 110.
ACCT 240 Managerial Accounting (4 Units)
Prerequisites: ACCT 230.
Course Advisories: ACCT 110.
Hours: 72 (72 lectures)
Study and application of managerial accounting concepts and procedures. Includes various costing systems, cost behavior analysis, cost-volume-profit analysis, budgeting, variance analysis, relevant costs, and capital budgeting decisions.
Transfer Information: CSU Transferable, UC Transferable
C-ID: ACCT 120.
ACCT 280 Accounting Ethics and Leadership (3 Units)
Prerequisites: ACCT 230.
Skills Advisories: Eligibility for ENG 110 or ENG 110H.
Hours: 54 (54 lectures)
Regulatory review of accounting civil law, regulations, and standards specific to the practice of accounting in the state of California. Leadership skills are needed to be leaders in the accounting community with a commitment to ethics, excellence, and best practices.
Transfer Information: CSU Transferable
Program Outcome
Learning outcomes
- Use introductory managerial accounting concepts to make decisions within a business.
- Apply generally accepted accounting principles to record common business transactions, prepare simple financial statements, and analyze the results of operations, cash flows, and financial position as reported.
- Calculate and explain the impact of alternate generally accepted accounting principles for financial ratio analysis and economic analysis.
- Use computer technology and applications to record, report, and analyze business transactions and their effects on operating, investing, and financing activities.
- Recognize the elementary business laws and the consequences of ignoring or not following legal business precepts, and/or behaving unethically.
- Prepare financial reports and communique using standard Business English.
- Define elementary business management concepts.
English Language Requirements
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