ACCOUNTING (ACC)
(Business Education)

Certificate of Achievement

Associate in Applied Science Degree

The Accounting curriculum is designed to prepare students in the accounting profession both in government and private business. The recommended course offerings are intended to allow students exiting the program at various levels, to have attained the necessary competencies.

Upon completion of a Certificate of Achievement (32-34 credits), students will be prepared for entry-level clerical positions. The Associate in Applied Science Degree requires all the courses in the Certificate of Achievement plus additional courses to total 60 credits. It blends a mixture of college-level, technical, occupational, and/or baccalaureate-leading transferable courses. Upon completion, students have the flexibility to obtain employment or to transfer some courses directly to a four-year program.

The Accounting program has an articulated career ladder with the University of Hawai`i West O`ahu Business program leading to a Bachelor’s in Business Degree. KCC students completing the Associate in Applied Science Degree UH West O`ahu Articulation Option in Accounting have the opportunity to transfer to UHWO. Students wishing to participate in the Bachelor’s in Business program must notify their KCC academic advisor that they want to track into the UH West O`ahu Articulation Option Associate in Applied Science Degree program.

A grade of "C" or higher in all Accounting program courses is required for graduation.

A GPA of 2.0 or higher for all courses applicable toward the degree or certificate is needed to meet graduation requirements.