The Accounting program is designed to provide students with skills and knowledge required for entry-level positions in industry, government, financial institutions, and small businesses.
The program encompasses classroom instruction and extensive hands-on application with both manual and computerized accounting systems. Cabrillo College offers a Certificate of Proficiency and an Associate of Science degree.
Accounting graduates set up accounting systems which allow businesses or individuals to organize, maintain, and audit financial records. In their work, accountants may be involved in preparing tax returns, budgets, and financial statements, recording business transactions, advising businesses on accounting systems, and/or auditing financial records. Employment opportunities in accounting are plentiful, and are expectd to continue to grow in the foreseeable future.