A.A.A.S. DEGREE - 90-92 Credits

Minimum 2.0 required in all Accounting courses.

Note: Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this publication. However, the information is subject to change without notice and final career decisions are the responsibility of the student.

Program Information:

Length of Program: 90-92 Credits
Completion Award: AAAS Degree
Enrollment: Fall, Winter, Spring
Approximate Quarterly Costs: $25-$85
(in addition to tuition, books and parking)
Website: www.shoreline.edu/busad/accounting.aspx

EPC 505

Program Prerequisites:

Keyboarding is assumed knowledge. If you are not proficient in this area, Shoreline Community College provides classes to help students gain the necessary skills.

General Education - 18-20 Credits

Core Requirements - 67 Credits

• ACCT 104 Payroll Accounting Credits: 5
• ACCT 170 Federal Income Tax Individuals/Small Business Credits: 5
• ACCT& 201 Principles of Accounting I Credits: 5
• ACCT& 202 Principles of Accounting II Credits: 5
• ACCT& 203 Principles of Accounting III Credits: 5
• ACCT 206 Computer Accounting Credits: 5
• ACCT 208 Not-for Profit and Governmental Accounting Credits: 5
• BUS& 101 Introduction to Business Credits: 5
• BUS& 201 Business Law Credits: 5
• BUSTC 107 Computer 10-Key Credits: 2
• BTWRT 115 Business English Credits: 5
• BUSTC 128 Word 2016, Level 1 Credits: 5
• BUSTC 150 Excel 2016 Credits: 5
• CMST& 101 Introduction to Communication Credits: 5

Select One or More to Complete Credit Requirements (3-5 Credits)

Work Experience/Industry Certification

• QuickBooks Certification Credits: 3
• AIPB Bookkeeper Certification Credits: 3
• IRS Registered Tax Return Preparer Credits: 3
• Other (approved by advisory) Credits: 3
• or one or more of the following courses: BUS 120 , BUS 180 , BUS 270 ,  BUSTC 101 , BUSTC 129 , BUSTC 160 , BUSTC 170 , ECON& 201  

• *Course 1 ____________________ Credits: _____
• *Course 2 ____________________ Credits: _____

Approval To Graduate

Student Name, SID and Date: ____________________________________________________

Faculty Advisor and Date: _______________________________________________________

Division Dean and Date: ________________________________________________________

Credential Approval and Date: ____________________________________________________

Accounting-What is it?

Accounting is the recording, reporting and analysis of financial information for a business. Typically, accountants establish, develop and maintain the financial records of an organization. Job duties may include maintaining the accounting information system, preparing financial statements, verifying the accuracy of records and analyzing the output of the accounting system. With the use of accounting software, many of these tasks are now performed and stored in computer files. In the Accounting program, students use current software and develop skills to organize, analyze and interpret financial information that can apply to a variety of accounting occupations.

Career Opportunities-What can I do with a Certificate in Accounting?

The job outlook for accounting-related occupations is very good. Graduates may be hired as an Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable Clerk, Full-Charge Bookkeeper, Junior Accountant, Ledger Clerk, Payroll Clerk, or Tax Preparer.

Potential employers include: Many of the new accounting positions will be created in small, rapidly growing businesses or CPA firms. The field also provides opportunities for temporary employment, part-time work or accounting services out of your home. For more, please visit career information and resources at http://www.shoreline.edu/counseling-center/career-counseling.aspx.

Shoreline Community College

16101 Greenwood Ave N
Shoreline, WA 98133-5696

(206) 546-4101

www.shoreline.edu