Program Description:

The Accounting Associate in Applied Arts and Sciences degree is designed to prepare students for careers in the public and private accounting sectors. Shoreline Community College works closely with local advisory committees and industry professionals to ensure students receive the knowledge and skills currently in demand by employers in the field. Students interested in pursuing a four-year baccalaureate degree in Accounting should follow the transfer degree Associate in Business, DTA/MRP Planning Guide .

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

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.

Minimum grade of 2.0 in each Accounting course required.

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 365, Level 1 Credits: 5
• BUSTC 150 Excel 365 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: ____________________________________________________

Program Advisor:

Dan King  206-546-4702  dking@shoreline.edu  Rm 1415

Brad Fader  206-546-4688  bfader@shoreline.edu  Rm 1416

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: http://shoreline.edu/programs/accounting/

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