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Business 1A
Financial Accounting

4 units; 4 hours lecture, 1 hour lab
Recommended Preparation: eligibility for English 1A
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU - limitations apply, UC;
(CAN BUS 2; Business 1A, 1B = CAN BUS SEQ A)

This is an introductory course covering the fundamentals of financial accounting of the corporate entity. Topics will include the analysis, recording, and summarizing of accounting transactions on the accrual basis. An emphasis will be on accounting as an information system to meet the demands of users for decision making.

Business 1B
Managerial Accounting

4 units; 4 hours lecture, 1 hour lab
Prerequisite: Business 1A with a minimum grade of C
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU - limitations apply, UC;
(CAN BUS 4; Business 1A, 1B = CAN BUS SEQ A)

This course emphasizes advanced accounting theory, principles and practices for the corporation form of ownership. A major focus of the course is on managerial, cost, and manufacturing accounting and related issues in the corporate environment.

Business 2A
Intermediate Accounting

3 units; 3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: Business 1B with a minimum grade of C
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU

This course emphasizes advanced financial accounting theory and practice for the corporate form of ownership. A major focus of the course is on the preparation and analysis of complex financial statements, notes and special reporting issues.

Business 2B
Intermediate Accounting

3 units; 3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: Business 2A with a minimum grade of C
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU

This course is a continuation of the study of advanced financial and managerial accounting theory and practice for the corporate form of ownership. A major focus of the course is on the analysis, evaluation, and preparation of complex corporate financial statements including notes, special topics, and special reporting issues.

Business 4
Cost Accounting

3 units; 3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: Business 1B with a minimum
grade of C or equivalent experience
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU

This course emphasizes the theory and practice of cost accounting and cost procedures used in business and industry. A major focus is on job order, process, and standard cost methods.

Business 5A
Income Tax Accounting

4 units; 4 hours lecture
Prerequisite: Business 1A with a minimum
grade of C or equivalent experience
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU

This course emphasizes income tax regulations pertaining to individual and business income tax reporting. A major focus of this course is on income inclusions, exclusions, exemptions, capital gains and losses, business and individual deductions.

Business 95/96abcd
Cooperative Career Education (Accounting)

2-4 units; hours to be arranged
Enrollment Limitation:
Parallel Plan (Work and Attend School at the Same):
Enrollment in a minimum of seven units, including Cooperative Career Education;
employment in a job related to the major or career goal by the third week of the semester;
completion of or current enrollment in one course from the major
Alternate Plan (Work and Attend School Alternately):
Successful completion of one semester at El Camino College including
one course from the major before initial enrollment in plan;
enrollment limited to one other class during the semester;
employment in a job related to the major or career goal by the third week of the semester;
successful completion of at least seven units of other class work at El Camino before re-enrolling in plan
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU - limitations apply

Through a set of learning objectives established by the student, employer, and instructor, each student will work with and learn from experts in the Business/Accounting field. These experiences will enable students to improve job skills, analyze career opportunities and requirements, and compare these to personal potential and expectations.

Note: The maximum total units earned for CCE under both plans may not exceed 16 units.

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 Last Updated On: 6/23/06