Accounting

The A.S. degree in Accounting is the highest level of the accounting program at Chabot. The degree requires the most time and intellectual commitment. A student should obtain the degree after completing the certificate in Accounting Technician. The degree prepares students for entry-level positions within accounts receivable and accounts payable departments, payroll units, income tax firms, and financial services organizations. Graduates of the program will be able to identify, analyze, summarize, communicate, record, and interpret business transactions and financial statements. Students will learn commercial accounting software and spreadsheets and will apply the skills via intensive accounting applications. Students will study professional and ethical behavioral case studies for business, as well as attain oral and written communication skills that are necessary for success. Technical courses in accounting, taxes, and payroll with commercial software will allow graduates to seek advanced placement in accounting or information systems departments. With this accounting degree, jobs are available in just about every corporate business and non-profit organization.