BUS 11 - Accounting for Small Business

3 units
3 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: ENGL 1 or eligibility for ENGL 1A or qualification by appropriate assessment
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU

This course addresses the accounting cycle for a small business. Topics covered include the fundamental accounting equation, types of accounts, debits and credits, the trial balance, the general journal, general ledger and preparation of financial statements. Adjusting entries, closing entries, and the post-closing trial balance will be prepared. Additional topics in this course include cash, cash controls, payroll, and employer taxes. This is an accounting course for small business in service environments.

Note: This course is not open to students who have credit for or are currently enrolled in BUS 1A. This course is not recommended for the student who has completed two years of high school bookkeeping with a grade of C or better.