Business & Professional Studies

Contact the Business department to assure that you take the most efficient sequence of classes.

Accounting

This degree program is designed to prepare students to enter the workforce as accounting technicians or tax technicians. The curriculum is supported by related business courses and a strong general education program for students interested in qualifying for responsible positions in accounting.

This program is designed for a two-year degree or certificate. Students interested in pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting should consult the catalog of the transfer institution for specific requirements.

Review the Cuyamaca catalog class descriptions and the Degrees/Certificates PDFs for additional details.

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Course	Name	Units
BUS 120	Financial Accounting	4
BUS 121	Managerial Accounting	4
BUS 122	Intermediate Accounting	4
BUS 124	Auditing	3
BUS 125	Business Law: Legal Environment Of Business	3
BUS 128	Business Communication	3
BUS 150	Individual Income Tax Accounting	3
BUS 162	Analysis Of Financial Statements	3
BUS 176	Computerized Accounting Applications	2
CIS 110	Principles Of Information Systems	4
	TOTAL:  33	units

Certificate of Achievement

Students who complete the major requirements above, qualify for a Certificate in Accounting.

An official request must be filed with the Admissions and Records Office prior to the deadline found in the Academic Calendar.

This certificate is for students who need very specific training in the area of bookkeeping/ accounting, either to obtain the necessary skills for an entry level office position, or to provide technical competence for advancement within the office environment.

Course	Name	Units
BOT 123-5	Comprehensive Excel Level I, II, III	3

Choose one of these 2 classes:

Course	Name	Units
BUS 109	Elementary Accounting	3
BUS 120	Financial Accounting	4

Complete these 5 classes:

Course	Name	Units
BUS 121	Managerial Accounting	4
BUS 128	Business Communication	3
BUS 129	Payroll Accounting And Business Taxes	3
BUS 176	Computerized Accounting Applications	2
CIS 105	Introduction to Computing	3
	TOTAL: 20-21	units

SUBSTITUTION ALLOWED:

BUS 109 may be taken instead of BUS 120 for the Bookkeeping certificate.

Certificate of Achievement:

Students who complete the requirements above, qualify for a Certificate in Bookkeeping.

An official request must be filed with the Admissions and Records Office prior to the deadline found in the Academic Calendar.

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General Education Requirements

To earn your AA or AS degree, or to move on to higher education, you must also complete the General Education Requirements.  Because there are occasional updates, check with a counselor for the most current information.