About Accounting
Study Accounting to learn about the principles of accounting, intermediate accounting, auditing, cost accounting, microcomputer accounting, and income-tax procedure.
Skills that are covered include developing and maintaining a financial information system, applying uniform commercial law to common business transactions, generating and analyzing management reports, analyzing and explaining financial statements in oral and written communication, preparing individual federal and California income tax returns, and using standard business software.
Explore Potential Careers
The Accounting degree program prepares you for employment as a junior accountant or junior auditor. The certificates may lead to positions in accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, general ledger, bookkeeping, and other accounting functions.
Positions to which graduates have advanced after gaining experience and undertaking further study include those of accounting supervisor, senior accountant, and senior auditor.
Credit Program Options
Click on the degree or certificate you're interested in earning to see a sample map of courses to take to complete your goal from start to finish.
Please note that the course maps provided are just an example to help you get started. Please meet with a counselor to personalize the plan to you and your Academic goals.
Transfer Options
The program coursework you complete at City College will satisfy lower-division requirements for related majors at several colleges and universities. Start planning your transfer by exploring Accounting programs at the following institutions:
- SFSU – BA in Business Admin, concentration Accounting
- UC Berkeley – Accounting Program
Have questions about transfer? Visit the Transfer Center for help, transfer information, and/or to speak with college representatives.
Preparing for the CPA Exam
For information about the CPA Exam, visit the California Board of Accountancy website.