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 - 62 Credits

• ACCT 104 Payroll Accounting Minimum Units: 5
• ACCT 170 Federal Income Tax Individuals/Small Business Minimum Units: 5
• ACCT& 201 Principles of Accounting I Minimum Units: 5
• ACCT& 202 Principles of Accounting II Minimum Units: 5
• ACCT& 203 Principles of Accounting III Minimum Units: 5
• ACCT 206 Computer Accounting Minimum Units: 5
• ACCT 208 Not-for Profit and Governmental Accounting Minimum Units: 5
• BUS 107 Computer 10-Key Minimum Units: 2
• BUS 150 Business Spreadsheet Fundamentals Minimum Units: 5
• BUS& 101 Introduction to Business Minimum Units: 5
• BUS& 201 Business Law Minimum Units: 5
• BTWRT 115 Business English Minimum Units: 5
• CMST& 101 Introduction to Communication Minimum Units: 5

Select One or More to Complete Credit Requirements (8-10 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: Any 100- or 200-level Business course, or ECON& 201  

• *Course 1 ____________________ Minimum Units: _____
• *Course 2 ____________________ Minimum Units: _____

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

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/

Plan code: ATBACAPT