Accounting

The accounting program prepares students for entry-level employment in almost any industry.

As a student of the accounting program, you will have the opportunity to obtain an in-depth understanding of:

Other related courses in our program include:

• International business
• Statistics for business
• Communications for business
• Small business management
• Principles of macroeconomics
• Principles of microeconomics

The certificate of achievement program provides excellent development of a student's critical thinking, problem solving and business judgment skills through an integrated broad program that combines research, real-world perspective, oral and written communication, current events, team projects, and computer applications.

What will I learn through the accounting program?

Students will develop the knowledge and skills required of an accountant: compiling and analyzing business records and preparing financial reports such as income statements, balance sheets, cost studies, and tax reports.

To earn a certificate of achievement, students must complete each of the required courses with a grade of “C” or better. Course requirements are available in the evening and on weekends. Some are also available in the day. At least 25 percent of the units must have been completed at DVC. Requests for course substitution are made to the accounting and information management department chairperson.