Overview
It all adds up with EVC's Accounting Department, which offers an accounting degree and certificates in Bookkeeping and Advanced Taxation. We will teach you the ins and outs of payroll, QuickBooks, taxation, and even bookkeeping for your small business. We offer courses that could be counted toward the extra 30 units required to sit for the CPA exam.
Advanced Taxation Certificate
Our Accounting Department features a four-course advanced taxation certificate. Take classes in federal income taxation of corporations and partnerships, advanced federal income taxation, and taxation of individuals.
Bookkeeping for Small Business
If you own or work for a small business, this is a must-have class on its operations. Transactions are analyzed and processed, financial statements are developed, and records are adjusted and closed for a complete accounting cycle for service and merchandising businesses.
Roles with an Accounting Degree
Are you curious about the types of careers an accounting degree can lead to? Here are just some of them.
• Accountant
• Accounting Analyst, Clerk or Manager
• Accounting Systems Analyst/Consultant
• Auditor
• Bookkeeper
• Chief Financial Officer – CFO
• Comptroller/Controller
• Forensic or Government Accountant
• Payroll Clerk
• Portfolio Manager, Estate Planner or Wealth Advisor
• Tax Preparer
Accounting for Non Profits
New for Fall 2025, join professor Art College on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons and take Accounting for Government and Non Profit Entities (ATTCG-040A). Work in education, city or county government or a non-profit and direct their finances. This class teaches you the specific needs for the sought-after sector. Questions? email art.college@evc.edu
Business Classes
Looking for classes in business? We can help enhance your resume with additional course work for running and starting a business. See business courses and our degrees here.
Degrees & Certificates
See the complete catalog for Accounting Courses and Degrees.
Associate in Science (AS)
- Accounting (PDF)
Certificates
Students wanting to transfer to a university to obtain a Bachelors degree in accounting should be getting the AS-T in Business.
Sample Degree Map
Please click the links below on an example of how you can complete your degree at Evergreen Valley College. We highly suggest you make an appointment with a counselor to discuss your education goals.
Degree
Certificate
A program map is a suggested semester-by-semester plan to help you complete the courses required for a particular degree or certificate. It is based on the major sheet for the particular degree or certificate you are interested in. It includes courses required for the major, general education and any necessary electives.
A program map is a representation of the major sheet. It includes the specific specialty courses in a major, general education courses and any necessary electives.
A major sheet includes a description of the program you are interested in, what you can expect to learn once you have completed the program (Program Learning Outcomes) and the specific specialty courses you will need to complete within a major.
Faculty
