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Submitter's Information
Rachel Smith
Director, Workforce Programs and CTE Grants
Bay Area
Santa Rosa Junio College
CTE Dean
Brad Davis
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Program Details
Business: Accounting
New Program
Accounting (050200)
08/11/25
The Accounting degree is designed for students planning to seek accounting positions in business, industry, or government upon completion of the required course of study. The program also meets the needs of individuals seeking to learn applications of accounting theory as practiced in the field. The program provides individuals with the foundation to prepare financial statements and record business transactions for all types of business and industry. Students develop a strong knowledge base of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and accounting procedures. Communication skills, teamwork, computer technology, and ethical behavior are also emphasized.
We anticipate 10+ completers, increasing by approximately 5 each year thereafter.
Program Proposal Attributes
- A.S. Degree (S)
1. Record, classify, summarize, and report the business transactions of a company.
2. Prepare financial statements in conformity with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
3. Explain and integrate the role of ethics and standards of professional conduct in the accounting profession.
4. Demonstrate the ability to support management functions through the planning, budgeting, and decision-making processes.
5. Integrate the principles of business, business law, and economics into the accounting functions.
6. Apply the principles of accounting to advance topics such as, but not limited to, taxation, governmental accounting, not-for-profit accounting, and cost accounting.
7. Apply current computer applications to business and accounting functions.
8. Demonstrate the understanding of communication styles and factors that impact communication interactions.
9. Create and apply persuasive oral presentations for use in business settings.
Course Units and Hours
n/a
42.5
42.5
Course Report
This associate degree in accounting will teach students accounting and business fundamentals along with skills required for entry-level positions in the accounting field, such as: budgeting, tracking of financial information, and assistance in the compilation and reporting of financial statements and other data needed for business decisions.
Furthermore, it aligns with universities and allows students to transfer in the units needed towards a 4-year degree.
| Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAD 1 | Financial Accounting | 4.0 | S1 |
| BAD 18 | Business Law | 3.0 | S1 |
| BAD 52 | Human Relations | 3.0 | S1 |
| BAD 53 | Spreadsheets | 1.5 | S1 |
| BAD 2 | Managerial Accounting | 4.0 | S2 |
| BMG 53 | Oral Communications | 3.0 | S2 |
| BAD 55 | Intermediate Accounting | 3.0 | S3 |
| BAD 59 | Federal Tax | 3.0 | S3 |
| BBK 53.1 | Quickbooks Level 1 | 1.5 | S3 |
| ECON 1 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3.0 | S3 |
| BAD 57 | Cost Accounting | 3.0 | S4 |
| BAD 10 | America Business in Global Context | 3.0 | S4 |
| BBK 53.2 | Quickbooks Level 2 | 1.5 | S4 |
| ECON 2 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3.0 | S4 |
| ELECTIVE | 3.0 | S2 | |
| BAD 120 | Ethics in Accounting | 3.0 | |
| BAD 156 | Fund Accounting | 3.0 |
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Bay Area Regional Questions
CTE
Santa Rosa Junior College also offers a certificate in accounting. However, this certificate only requires accounting classes, whereas this associate degree includes many other courses in business and economics, creating a more well-rounded foundation of both accounting and business knowledge and skills.
Mendocino College offers both an Accounting Associate of Science Degree and an Accounting Certificate of Achievement. College of Marin does not have a program for accounting. Napa Valley College has a specific department for Accounting, offering an Accounting (AS) degree and an Accounting-Bookkeeping Certificate of Achievement. Mendocino and Napa Valley Colleges were contacted on 8.27.24 - no response was received (documentation of communication attempt available).
Submission Details
01/27/25 - 10:43 AM
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