Welcome to the Accounting Program at Long Beach City College. Here you will find one of the finest teams of business faculty in the area. Our full-time faculty are all CPAs bringing to the classroom a wealth of relevant work experience in Accounting, Business, and Finance.  

Mission Statement—Accounting Program

The mission of the Accounting Program is to provide students with accounting skills and knowledge as a basis for a career in business or for transfer to a four-year business program.

Expected Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate a working knowledge of fundamental financial and managerial accounting principles.
• Understand the importance of ethics as it applies in business.

In addition, students completing the Certificate in Accounting will be able to:

• Demonstrate a working knowledge of computerized accounting using general ledger and spreadsheet applications.
• Demonstrate a familiarity with issues in the areas of taxation, business law and general business.

Students and potential employers can have confidence in the LBCC Accounting curriculum. It was developed with the advice of leading business professionals from the local community and with representatives of our neighboring State Universities. Our program offerings provide students the opportunity to develop and enhance job skills while attaining either a Career Certificate or Associate of Arts Degree in the area of Accounting or Accounting Clerk.