Accounting, COA

Students majoring in accounting at Irvine Valley College focus on the principles and practices of accounting. The training they receive is intended to prepare them to make critical decisions based on data contained in various financial reports and statements. It also prepares them for accounting positions in the public and private sectors in such areas as service, merchandising, and manufacturing companies.

Complete the following courses:

ACCT 1A FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING 4 Units
ACCT 1B MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING 4 Units
or
ACCT 1BH MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING HONORS 4 Units
MGT 104 BUSINESS COMMUNICATION 3 Units

Complete a minimum of three courses from the following:

ACCT 112.1 SPREADSHEETS I 1.5 Units
CIM 107 INTRODUCTION TO PERSONAL COMPUTER APPLICATIONS 3 Units
or
CS 1 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SYSTEMS 3 Units
or
CS 1H INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SYSTEMS HONORS 3 Units
MGT 1 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS 3 Units
MGT 12A THE LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS 3 Units
or
MGT 12AH THE LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS HONORS 3 Units

Total Units Required: 18.5-20

Recommended Electives:

ACCT 112.2 SPREADSHEETS II 1.5 Units
ACCT 114 BUSINESS MATHEMATICS 3 Units
ECON 1 PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS - MICRO 3 Units
ECON 1H PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS - MICRO HONORS 3 Units
ECON 2 PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS - MACRO 3 Units
ECON 2H PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS - MACRO HONORS 3 Units
MGT 120 PRINCIPLES OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT 3 Units
MGT 125 ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR 3 Units
MGT 203 BUSINESS ENGLISH 3 Units
ACCT 204 ACCOUNTING APPLICATIONS: QUICKBOOKS 3 Units

To earn the certificate of achievement:

See Earning a Certificate for certificate information and requirements.

Note:

See an IVC counselor for course substitution if a course is not available.

Third-party credentialing:

Third-party credentialing may be subject to change without notice. This information is accurate as of the publication date of this catalog. For the most current information, please consult with the area dean.

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