Juvenile Procedures

Juvenile procedure within the administration of justice system, analyzing societal responses to juvenile crime through historical records and crime trend data. Facets of juvenile law enforcement as well as prevention, rehabilitation, and detention with emphasis on procedural change in justice policy.

Federal Income Tax

Designed for students who want to pursue the study of tax accounting or who want to prepare their own individual tax returns. Topics include tax filing requirements, gross income, itemized deductions, capital gains and losses. Helps to prepare students to meet requirements for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam.

Accounting Ethics

Ethical standards of the accounting profession with emphasis on contemporary issues confronting accountants and auditors and their social and ethical responsibilities. Topics include the history of ethical thought, tax and auditing fiduciary responsibilities, the America Institute of Certified Public Accountants Code of Professional Conduct, financial statement representations, and the theoretical and practical application of ethical principles in business and accounting.

Accounting with QuickBooks

Designing and operating an accounting system using Quickbooks software while following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Implementing an accounting system for a new company. Preparing reports on customer and sales activities, employee and payroll activities, and purchase transactions.

Intermediate Accounting

Designed for students who pursue accounting beyond introductory study. A rapid review of fundamentals, with problems in valuation and presentation of assets, and liabilities, together with a study of analytical procedures. Course meets the educational requirements for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam as determined by the California State Board.

Managerial Accounting

Fundamental concepts and applications of managerial accounting techniques in the business world. Cost determination, cost analysis and control, performance evaluation, and the preparation and use of economic information for internal management purposes.

Financial Accounting

Introduction to accounting information system and recording and reporting of business transactions with a focus on the accounting cycle, terminology, application of basic principles and theories, classified financial statements and statement analysis for decision makers. The course includes balance sheet valuations, revenue/expense recognition, and cash flows.

Student Success Seminar

This course is intended to help students on academic and/or progress probation to regain good academic standing. Students develop time management and motivational strategies and learn about available college resources to help them reach academic success. Students also learn about academic polices and educational goal options.