Accounting - Folsom Lake College

Accounting from Folsom Lake College is a Campus Associate Accountancy degree that prepares you for a Accounting career. The Accounting degree is designed for students planning to seek accounting positions in business, industry, or government upon completion of two years of college study. The program also meets the needs of employed individuals seeking to learn applications of accounting theory as practiced in the field. The program provides the foundation for individuals to prepare financial statements and record business transactions for all types of business and industry. Students develop a strong knowledge base of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and accounting procedures. Communication skills, teamwork, computer technology, and ethical behavior are also emphasized. For those students interested in transferring to a four-year college or university to pursue a bachelor's degree in this major, it is critical that you meet with an FLC counselor to select and plan the courses for your major. Schools vary widely in terms of the required preparation. The courses that FLC require for an A.A. degree in this major may be different from the requirements needed for a Bachelor's degree. Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to: record, classify, summarize and report the business transactions of a company. prepare financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. analyze and prepare financial information for management decision-making. communicate financial information effectively within a business environment. provide management support in the budgeting, planning and decision-making processes. understand the role of ethics and standards of professional conduct in the accounting profession. integrate the principles of business, business law, taxation, and economics into accounting functions. apply principles of accounting to business situations and to understand other functions of business: marketing, management, finance and information processing. View more details on Folsom Lake College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Accountancy courses.