Accounting

Our Accounting Associate of Science (AS) degree typically takes two years, and the certificate program can be completed in less than a year. Accounting education at El Camino will challenge you to be your best. We’ll be here to help.

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Choose a Degree Designed for an Accounting Career or Transfer

Certificates/Degrees Description: Many El Camino accounting students want to start their careers as soon as possible after graduation. Others wish to continue their education at a four-year college or university. We offer options perfect for either goal.

Accounting Associate of Science (AS) Degree

Prepare for entry-level work in accounting immediately after graduation or transfer to a four-year college or university.

• Learn important theories, principles, and practices of the accounting cycle for unincorporated and corporate forms of business, financial, and managerial accounting.
• Practice cost accounting and cost procedures used in business and industry.
• Apply income tax regulations to individual and business income tax preparations and planning.
• Meet most common transfer requirements.
• Start your journey toward a bachelor’s degree and even graduate study.

Accounting Certificate of Achievement

This certificate will prepare you for entry-level work in accounting.

• Explore positions in bookkeeping and accounting or discover jobs as an auditing or brokerage clerk.
• Learn important theories, principles, and practices of the accounting cycle for unincorporated and corporate forms of business, financial, and managerial accounting.
• Practice cost accounting and cost procedures used in business and industry.
• Process, summarize, analyze, and evaluate accounting data in accordance with accounting principles.

Pursue an Entry-Level Accounting Job or Further Education

Opportunities/Outcomes Description: As an El Camino accounting graduate, you’ll be ready to start work immediately or pursue a bachelor’s degree at another school. We’ll help you build the knowledge and skills for any path you choose.

• Prepare for work in positions such as an accountant, auditor, bookkeeper, accounting clerk, payroll/timekeeping clerk, and tax preparer.
• Take classes such as financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, and income tax accounting – all designed to prepare you to succeed in your career.
• Learn strategies for working in a variety of positions and office locations, from public agencies to private industry.
• Careers associated with this program have a salary range from $27,000 to $129,000 with an average salary of $55,000.

Build Your Network Beyond the Classroom

As an El Camino accounting student, you become part of a professional community. The knowledge and connections you develop here will prove valuable throughout your career.

• Join the ECC Business Society, a student club committed to community involvement and social networking.
• Sharpen your critical skills for professional advancement while learning to solve a variety of financial and managerial accounting problems.
• Learn from our experienced instructors who have a background in a variety of accounting fields.
• Take advantage of an internship.