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Accounting

Why Study Accounting

If you're interested in business and finance, an accounting degree or certificate might be for you.

Our program will expose you to all aspects of accounting, from auditing to tax prep. All our courses meet the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) unit requirement and the A.A. in accounting can be completed fully online.

Take accounting and tax courses to fulfill the CPA educational unit requirement and to prepare for the CPA exam. Enroll in Accounting 67 and Accounting 68 series to prepare for the Enrolled Agent exam.

For more information, see The CPA Education Requirements.

What can you do with a degree in Accounting?

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A major in Accounting can prepare you for:

Bookkeeper
Payroll Clerk
Accounts Receivable/Payable Clerk
Accountant
Tax Analyst
Auditor
Budget Analyst
Financial Analyst

Degrees & Certificates

View list below for programs offered at Foothill. Then select program map for a possible schedule that fulfills program and college requirements.

For program requirements and full course listings, view degrees and certificates information.

Associate in Arts Degree

Accounting, AA Program Map

Certificate of Achievement (CA)

View academic catalog for accounting for certificate requirements if a program map is not included.

Quick Look at Accounting Courses

For complete course details, including units, hours and prerequisites, view course catalog. For when a course is offered, view class schedule.

ACTG 1A Financial Accounting I
ACTG 1AH Honors Financial Accounting I
ACTG 1B Financial Accounting II
ACTG 1BH Honors Financial Accounting II
ACTG 1C Managerial Accounting
ACTG 1CH Honors Managerial Accounting
ACTG 51A Intermediate Accounting I
ACTG 51B Intermediate Accounting II
ACTG 51C Intermediate Accounting III
ACTG 52 Advanced Accounting
ACTG 53 Financial Statement Analysis
ACTG 54 Accounting Information Systems
ACTG 55 Information Systems & Controls (ISC)
ACTG 56 Business Analysis & Reporting (BAR)
ACTG 57 Tax Compliance & Planning
ACTG 58 Auditing
ACTG 59 Fraud Examination
ACTG 60 Accounting for Small Business
ACTG 64A Computerized Accounting Practice Using QuickBooks
ACTG 64B Computerized Accounting Practice Using Excel
ACTG 65 Payroll & Business Tax Accounting
ACTG 66 Cost Accounting
ACTG 67 Tax Accounting
ACTG 68A Advanced Tax Accounting I
ACTG 68B Advanced Tax Accounting II
ACTG 68C Advanced Tax Accounting III
ACTG 70R Independent Study in Accounting
ACTG 71R Independent Study in Accounting
ACTG 72R Independent Study in Accounting
ACTG 73R Independent Study in Accounting
ACTG 75 Accounting for Government & Not-for-Profit
ACTG 76 Ethics in Accounting

Frequently Asked Questions

Note: You'll find answers in downloadable PDFs.

How so I satisfy the educational requirements in Ethics Study for CPA Licensure in California?

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What are the new accounting certificate programs?

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How do I satisfy the educational requirements in Accounting Subjects and Accounting Study for CPA licensure in California?

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How do quarter units count toward CPA licensing in California?

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I started taking classes at Foothill because of their flexibility in offering online asynchronous classes. It allows me to manage my coursework and gives me the freedom to pick up shifts at work if I need to. I was pretty worried at first because I was attending classes without having stepped foot on this campus before but the resources provided to me by my professors really helped bridge the gap.

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Ways to Experience More!

At Foothill, we offer many opportunities to get involved outside the classroom.

Gain real-world experience through paid internships with mission-driven nonprofit organizations. Build professional skills, connect coursework to careers, and work with community partners across the region.

Humanities Scholars Work Experience

Travel, study, and gain real-world experience through Foothill’s faculty-led global programs. Explore new cultures, earn academic credit, and participate in service learning, research, and study abroad around the world.

Global Experiential Learning

Showcase your ideas and creativity at Foothill’s annual symposium, where students present research, service projects, and creative work through talks, posters, performances, and art exhibitions.

Research & Service Leadership Symposium