A study of mathematical problems in business including Accounting (payroll, depreciation, inventory, financial statements), Finance (Investments, Time Value of Money, simple and compound interest), Marketing (metrics, ROI), and the use of graphs and tables. While this class will include a basic introduction to performing calculations using spreadsheet software, no background is required.
Study of the nature, purpose, and sources of law; the historical development of the law and its function with respect to society and business; contracts, agency, tort, criminal law, business ethics, corporation, partnership and legal concepts.
Extensive practice in writing and editing business letters, memorandums, e-mail messages, social media messages, and other business documents. Class discussions on style, structure, goals of written business communication, and cultural diversity in business. Practice in using appropriate vocabulary and tone in business documents.
Students will acquire basic knowledge of the keyboard to interact more efficiently with desktop computers. Instruction covers introduction to the keyboard and development of basic keyboarding skills.
A hands-on course to develop skills in business writing for digital platforms. Topics include the interactive nature of digital business communication, internet research, multi-media storytelling, writing for business websites, and business use of social media.
A lecture-lab course to develop basic writing skills for the business world. Topics include the business writing process, various business audiences, and skills to improve writing, as well as practice writing emails, letters, instructions, and summaries.
Study of California State Income Tax law, income tax problems, and preparation of California income tax returns.
Designed for students who want to pursue the study of tax accounting or who want to prepare their own individual tax returns. Topics include tax filing requirements, gross income, itemized deductions, capital gains and losses. Helps to prepare students to meet
requirements for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam.
Ethical standards of the accounting profession with emphasis on contemporary issues confronting accountants and auditors and their social and ethical responsibilities. Topics include the history of ethical thought, tax and auditing fiduciary responsibilities, the America Institute of Certified Public Accountants Code of Professional Conduct, financial statement representations, and the theoretical and practical application of ethical principles in business and accounting.
Designing and operating an accounting system using Quickbooks software while following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Implementing an accounting system for a new company. Preparing reports on customer and sales activities, employee and payroll activities, and purchase transactions.