Accounting, Associate of Science Degree

The associate degree in Accounting prepares students for entry into the field of accounting . The associate degree provides students with basic accounting skills necessary to be successful in the accounting industry. Students who successfully complete the degree have the skill set necessary for the following careers: accounting clerk, accounts payable/receivable specialist, claims clerk, payroll clerk, bookkeeper, accounting technician, tax preparer, tax aid, financial management assistant, or comparable positions. This degree is intended for students majoring in accounting, and students looking to update their accounting skills.

(A) Enrollment Data

Annual Sections (SECT) # and Annual Enrollment (ENROLL) Total

*The college experienced limited course offering and enrollment during the pandemic.
Source: https://www.sdcity.edu/about/institutional-effectiveness/research/enrollment-dashboard.aspx

(B) Completer Projections

Based on enrollment data, the estimated completer projection of students to earn the certificate annually is 15 students.

Accounting is fundamental to the operation of all businesses. Studying accounting prepares students for many diverse career opportunities in the field of accounting. The Accounting program at San Diego City College offers certificates of performance, certificates of achievement, and an associate degree in the field of accounting and financial management. The program is designed to provide fundamental skills for individuals planning to enter the field of accounting. Possible entry-level jobs for this program include accounting clerk, accounts payable/receivable specialist, claims clerk, payroll clerk, bookkeeper, accounting technician, tax preparer, tax aid, financial management assistant, or comparable positions.  Coursework offered by the program prepares students for transfer to a four-year institution, while providing foundational skills to obtain entry-level positions, enhance existing job competencies, and prepare for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Management Accountant (CMA) licenses.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students who complete the program will be able to:

1. Evaluate business transactions and summarize for internal and external financial reporting.
2. Examine ethical decisions while recognizing multiple perspectives in business situations.
3. Demonstrate the use of accounting concepts in decision-making, planning, directing operations, and controlling.
4. Apply accounting guidelines, practices, and regulatory procedures in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
5. Implement government and nonprofit specific accounting practices as well as auditing techniques used in accounting.

Career Options

Some careers in accounting require education beyond the associate degree. Examples of careers in accounting include: bookkeeper, accounting clerk, accounting assistant, bill and accounts collector, billing clerk, payroll clerk, data entry clerk, bank teller, data-entry specialist, etc.

The program modifications made to the Accounting Associate of Science degree does not change the total number of awards being offered in the region. Program modifications will not contribute to an overproduction to the supply in the labor market demand as it will continue to yield the same number of graduates or completers as in previous years.

This program modification updates the program course requirements that reflects industry needs in business and entrepreneurship

The Associate of Science degree in Accounting is well-established and has been serving the region and local community since its Regional Consortium recommendation as well as State Chancellor’s Office approval since April 9, 2013 under the title Small Business Accounting.

●       This award received Regional Consortia recommendation. The date of the original recommendation is unavailable. However, please seethe Community Colleges San Diego & Imperial Counties Career Education listing of approved CTE programs for San Diego City College.

●       This award received CCCCO approval on April 9,2013 under the program title Small Business Accounting.  Please see attached COCI approval letter.

○       A program modification to include the program title change among course requirements was approved by the CCCCO on July 31,2018. There is no new COCI approval letter provided in the revision to the program title. Please see the approval history at COCI.

Courses Required for the Major:

Complete seven (7) units from the following:

Total Units          18