School of Business & Management

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Accounting

Accounting is the measurement, processing and communication of financial information about economic entities such as businesses and corporations. Accounting is one of the key functions for almost any business; it may be handled by a bookkeeper and accountant at small firms or by sizable finance departments with dozens of employees at large companies.

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Chair
Patty Worsham
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Dean
Ashley Etchison
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Instructional Department Specialist
Melissa Olivieri
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Admin. Assistant to the Dean
Martha Ramirez
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Full-Time Faculty
Dana White
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Full-Time Faculty
Patty Worsham
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Academic Programs in Accounting

The academic maps below will give you an idea of the classes you need to take. However, please meet with a counselor to personalize your education plan.

School Trailhead for Business & Management Suggested Initial Coursework - TRAILHEAD
Associate of Arts (AA) Degree - Area of Emphasis (AOE) in Administration and Information Systems - CSU Pathway - MAP
Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) to a CSU or UC School - Business Administration - MAP
Pathway Map for ADT to a CSU or UC School - Business Administration - MAP
Program Flyer (Accounting) - INFO
Program Flyer (Registered Income Tax Preparer) - INFO
Program Flyer (Small Business Accounting) - INFO
Program Flyer (Small Business Payroll Accounting) - INFO

Additional Resources

What can I do with this major? (Accounting) - INFO
Riverside Community College District General Education (RCCD GE) Requirements (PLAN A) - INFO
California State University General Education (CSU GE) Requirements (PLAN B) For students who would like to transfer to a campus in the California State University (CSU) system - INFO
Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) Requirements (PLAN C) For students who would like to transfer to a campus in either the California State University (CSU) or University of California (UC) system - INFO

Career Options

Career options for students who get a degree in accounting include: accounting clerk, bookkeeper, budget analyst, tax attorney, tax preparer, tax accountant, compliance officer, internal auditor, international accountant, forensic accountant, cost accountant, managerial accountant, certified public accountant, controller, accounting firm partner, chief accounting officer, and chief financial officer.

Faculty Voice

Patty Worsham

Patty Worsham never enjoyed studying accounting. That's ironic because now, she teaches it. So to make sure her students don't have the same opinion on what it's like to study the subject, she employs humor and contemporary references, and works to find unique ways to engage them.

“What’s great about Norco College is that you have lots of different pockets of students,” Patty says. “You have kids who just graduated from high school and are still figuring out where they are going. I love helping them identify what their educational finish line is and how to reach it. You have returning adults who got started and sidetracked-- they are very enthusiastic about their education. You have students who are here for the financial value, some who don’t want a four year degree but have a goal, some who just need a couple of classes to advance their careers. Accounting appeals to all types of students, so my class is a wonderful mix of all these people on different journeys.”

To read more of Patty's story, click here.