Associate in Science in Accounting
Mission College
Key Information
Campus location
Santa Clara, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
60 hours
Pace
Full time
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Introduction
Accounting is the language of business. Accountants measure business activities, process that data into reports, and use the results to make business decisions.
The Accounting Program prepares students for several goals, including transfer to a four-year institution, career advancement for those already employed, self-employment, and completion of many courses needed to take the CPA or CMA exam.
Areas of study include accounting for decision making, internal and external use, financial statement preparation and analysis, review of financial accounting standards, individual taxation, payroll and business taxes, computerized accounting software, financial auditing, and ethics in accounting.
Accrediting/Licensing Requirements
The program offers many courses needed to take the CPA or CMA exam.
Skills Needed
- Strong written and oral communication.
- Organization and attention to detail.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Time management.
- Systems analysis.
- Mathematical and deductive reasoning.
- Critical thinking.
- Active learning.
- Clerical knowledge.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Program Outcome
- Students will perform transaction analysis, process accounting information, and prepare and analyze reports.
- Students will prepare and interpret the four basic financial statements.
- Students will apply various methods, including cost-volumeprofit analysis and flexible budgets, for decision-making in both manufacturing and service environments.
- Students will use various methods, including net present value and the time value of money, to make capital budgeting decisions.
Facilities
Curriculum
To earn this degree, students must meet the following requirements:
- Completion of 60-degree applicable units with an overall GPA of 2.0.
- Completing a minimum of 18-semester units in the major with a grade of C (or P) or better.
- Completion of the AS Graduation Requirements, CSU GE-B or IGETC.
Required Core Curriculum Courses
- ACC 001A ---- Financial Accounting (4.0 Lecture) ---- 4.0
- ACC 001B ---- Managerial Accounting (4.0 Lecture) ---- 4.0
- BUS 028A ---- Business Law I (3.0 Lecture) ---- 3.0
Additional Required Courses
- ACC 033 ---- Forecasting Financial Statements Using Excel (1.5 Lecture) ---- 1.5
- ACC 034 ---- Business Financial Planning Using Excel (1.5 Lecture) ---- 1.5
Or
- ACC 075 ---- Cloud Computing and Analytics in Accounting (4.0 Lecture) ---- 4.0
Additional Required Courses: Choose one (1) Course
- ACC 060 ---- QuickBooks: Desktop Software (3.0 Lecture) ---- 3.0
- ACC 061 ---- QuickBooks: Online Software (3.0 Lecture) ---- 3.0
- ACC 073 ---- Accounting Information Systems (4.0 Lecture) ---- 4.0
List A: Plus at Least 11.0-12.0 Units from the Following
- ACC 023 ---- Small Business Accounting (3.0 Lecture) ---- 3.0
- ACC 051A ---- Taxation of Individuals (4.0 Lecture) ---- 4.0
- ACC 051B ---- Taxation of Business Entities (3.0 Lecture) ---- 3.0
- ACC 052 ---- Payroll and Business Tax Accounting (3.0 Lecture) ---- 3.0
- ACC 053A ---- Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) I (3.0 Lecture) ---- 3.0
- ACC 053B ---- Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) II (0.5 Lecture/0.5 Lab) ---- 1.0
- ACC 053C ---- Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) III (0.5 Lecture/0.5 Lab) ---- 1.0
- ACC 057A ---- Cost Accounting (4.0 Lecture) ---- 4.0
- ACC 058A ---- Intermediate Accounting I (4.0 Lecture) ---- 4.0
- ACC 058B ---- Intermediate Accounting II (4.0 Lecture) ---- 4.0
- ACC 059A ---- Financial Auditing (4.0 Lecture) ---- 4.0
- ACC 066 ---- Accounting for Governmental & Nonprofit Entities (3.0 Lecture) ---- 3.0
- ACC 067 ---- Advanced Accounting (4.0 Lecture) ---- 4.0
- ACC 070 ---- Ethics in Accounting (3.0 Lecture) ---- 3.0
- ACC 073 ---- Accounting Information Systems (4.0 Lecture) ---- 4.0
- ACC 075 ---- Cloud Computing and Analytics in Accounting (4.0 Lecture) ---- 4.0
- ACC 077 ---- Business Processes and Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (4.0 Lecture) ---- 4.0
List B: Plus at Least 3.0-4.0 Units from the Following
Note: ACC 070 and ACC 073 may not be used to satisfy requirements in more than one category.
- ACC 070 ---- Ethics in Accounting (3.0 Lecture) ---- 3.0
- ACC 073 ---- Accounting Information Systems (4.0 Lecture) ---- 4.0
- ACC 077 ---- Business Processes and Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (4.0 Lecture) ---- 4.0
- BUS 021 ---- Introduction to Business Computing (3.0 Lecture) ---- 3.0
- BUS 021L ---- Introduction to Business Computing Laboratory (1.0 Lab) ---- 1.0
- BUS 056A ---- Marketing Principles (3.0 Lecture) ---- 3.0
- BUS 064B ---- Business Math (4.0 Lecture ---- 4.0
- BUS 051 ---- Introduction to American Business (3.0 Lecture) ---- 3.0
- BUS 078B ---- Business Communications (3.0 Lecture) ---- 3.0
- ACC 040 ---- Introduction to Personal Financial Planning (1.0 Lecture) ---- 1.0
- ACC 041 ---- Insurance Planning (1.0 Lecture) ---- 1.0
- ACC 042 ---- Investment Planning (1.0 Lecture) ---- 1.0
- ACC 043 ---- Tax Planning (1.0 Lecture) ---- 1.0
- ACC 044 ---- Retirement Planning (1.0 Lecture) ---- 1.0
- ACC 045 ---- Estate Planning (1.0 Lecture) ---- 1.0
Scholarships and Funding
Scholarships at Mission
Mission College offers a variety of scholarships ranging from $50 to several thousand dollars per year. Eligibility may vary based on fields of study, community and/or college involvement, and/or financial need.
All continuing Mission College and new students, including graduating high school students and transferring students, may apply.
Current Scholarships Available
Mission College 2022-23 General Scholarships Application
New, returning, continuing, or transferring Mission College Scholarship opportunities are available. The 2022-23 MC Scholarship Application-visit the website for more details. The deadline has closed for this year.
NEW Spring 2022 Scholarship Opportunities!
Jim McEntee Legacy Scholarship: Deadline April 30, 2022. Download the application here: 21-22 Jim McEntee Scholarship
American Association of University Woman-AAUW (San Jose Branch Scholarship Application & Opportunity. For more information, visit the website. The deadline to apply is April 15,
NEW Chicana Latina (CLF) Foundation Scholarship
The Chicana Latina Foundation awards scholarships to Latina college students valued at $1500 each. Deadline to Apply: March 31st, 2022
NEW Progress Pride Scholarship!
For the first time, the Mensa Foundation seeks to award our Progress Pride Scholarship: up to two $10,000 scholarships. The scholarship is intended for college-bound, college, or graduate students at U.S. universities who identify as both BIPOC and LGBTQ—and who have demonstrated positive service to the BIPOC and LGBTQ communities.
POINT Foundation Scholarship
The Community College Scholarship Program launched in 2016 and went national in 2017. To be selected for the scholarship, students are evaluated on academic performance and potential, financial need, involvement in school and community, and goals for the future. Deadline to Apply May 3rd.
Mission Promise Program
Mission College is proud to expand our Mission Promise Program to make college more affordable for our new, first-time college students! Eligible students will have their enrollment fees paid for their first two years AND get up to $1,000 to pay for books or other educational expenses.
Dreamer Scholarships
Dreamers: Scholarship opportunity for undocumented and/or DACA recipients
- Immigrants Rising Scholarships
- Silicon Valley Community Foundation
- List of Undergraduate Scholarships
- Latinos in Technology (Includes Business and Nursing)
STEM Based
STEM: Science, Technology Engineering & Math (STEM) Scholarship Opportunities. New opportunities are open!
- NEW! Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarship.
- NEW! Lockheed Martin Vocational Scholarship.
- Nordson BUILDS Scholarship Program.
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers
- Gates Millennium
- Hispanic Scholarship Fund
- Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
- American Institute of Chemical Engineers
- Society of Women Engineers
External Scholarships New opportunities!
Additional scholarship resources and links.
- pointfoundation.org (LGBTQI+ Scholarship Opportunity)
- Progress Pride Scholarship (BIPOC & LGBTQI+ Scholarship Opportunity)
- Latinos in Technology (includes Business and Nursing)
- Horacio Alger Scholarship (various & Career & Technical Scholarships)
- Pivotalnow.org (Foster Youth Scholarship Opportunity)
- National League of American Pen Woman (NLAPW) (females only scholarship)
- 2022 Scholarship Details 2022 NLAPW Application
- African American Scholarship Opportunity
- African American Scholarship
- Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarship
- Lockheed Martin Vocational Scholarship
- Soroptomist-Live Your Dream Award New!
- Live Your Dream Award NEW! (Due Nov. 15)
- VAPW Scholarship Application (Vietnamese American Professional Women Association of Silicon Valley Deadline May 1)
Career Opportunities
Jobs in the Field
- Accountant
- Accounting Assistant
- Accounting Clerk
- Accounting Manager
- Accounts Payable Clerk
- Accounts Receivable Clerk
- Bookkeeping
- Budget Analyst
- Certified Internal Auditor
- Chief Financial Officer – CFO
- Comptroller/Controller
- CPA
- Forensic Accounting
- Government Accounting
- Payroll Clerk
- Staff Accountant
- Tax Accountant