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ACCT 055: Excel for Accounting

Course Description

In this course, students have an opportunity to learn how Excel can be used to effectively prepare and analyze accounting information. The course introduces basic, intermediate, and advanced Excel functions such as formulas, shortcuts, worksheet management, pivot tables, conditional formatting, charts, macros, tables, and other useful tools. Students then have a chance to apply these functions to create and analyze accounting reports, financial statements, and financial forecasting models.

Units: 3

  • Credit - Degree Applicable
  • Transferable to CSU only

Course Details

  • Grade Options: Pass/No Pass, Letter Grade
  • In-Class Lecture Hours: 48 – 54
  • In-Class Lab Hours: 0

Requisites and Advisories

  • Prerequisites: ACCT 010 or ACCT 050
  • Co-Requisites: None
  • Advisory: None

Transfer Details

  • CSU/UC: Transferable to CSU only
  • WVC GE: Area A-2: Mathematical Concepts & Quantitative Reasoning
Last Updated 6/30/25