Associate Degree in Accounting
Green River College
Key Information
Campus location
Auburn, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
90 hours
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 10,830 / per year *
Application deadline
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* Living Expenses $8865, Fees $603, Books $702, Total $21000
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Introduction
Green River College's accounting programs can help you prepare for a rewarding career in accounting or business. You will learn the skills today's employers need because we use input from area employers to create program content that is up-to-date with the industry.
We emphasize computer skills in our courses so, in addition to learning theory and practical knowledge, you will learn how to use applications such as Microsoft Excel and QuickBooks.
Overview
The graduate of this two-year program will be prepared for employment in accounting and future supervisory positions in accounting and business. Students in this program must complete all required Accounting classes with a grade of 2.0 or higher. Students must earn a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
University Transfer
Be Prepared for Your Four-Year Program
For students who plan to transfer to a four-year university as accounting or business majors, Green River offers the Associate in Business Degree – Direct Transfer Agreement. Students in this track take a three-quarter sequence of transfer-level accounting courses. This degree is designed to meet the distribution requirements at universities in Washington state by fulfilling the general requirements taken by freshmen and sophomores.
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Curriculum
Core Requirements
- ACCT 110 - Practical Accounting 1 Credits: 5 *
- ACCT 111 - Practical Accounting 2 Credits: 5 *
- ACCT 113 - Practical Accounting 3 Credits: 5 **
- ACCT 212 - QuickBooks for Accounting Credits: 5
- ACCT 215 - Advanced Business Computation Credits: 5
- ACCT 218 - Individual Taxation Credits: 5
- ACCT 221 - Payroll Accounting Credits: 5
- BUS& 101 - Introduction to Business Credits: 5
or
- BUS 164 - Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management Credits: 5
- BUS& 201 - Business Law and the Regulation of Business Credits: 5
or
- POLS& 200 - Introduction to Law: United States Credits: 5
- BTAC 100 - Fundamentals of Computers Credits: 5
- BTAC 101 - Beginning Keyboarding Credits: 5 †
- BTAC 162 - Introduction to Excel Credits: 5
- BTAC 163 - Advanced Excel Credits: 5
* ACCT& 201, Principles of Accounting I, may be substituted for ACCT 110 and ACCT 111.
** ACCT& 202, Principles of Accounting II, may be substituted for ACCT 113.
† BTAC 101; Beginning Typing/Keyboarding may be waived by passing a 5-minute typing test at 35 wpm with 5 or fewer errors using the proper touch typing techniques.
Related Instruction Requirements (20 credits)
Satisfies related instruction requirements
Written Communication
Choose one from the following:
- BTAC 130 - Business Correspondence Credits: 5
- ENGL& 101 - English Composition I Credits: 5
- ENGL 109 - Writing for Trades and Career/Technical Degrees Credits: 5
- ENGL 126 - Writing: Humanities Credits: 5
- ENGL 127 - Writing: Social Science Credits: 5
- ENGL 128 - Research Writing: Science/Engineering/Business Credits: 5
Oral Communication
Choose one from the following:
- CMST 117 - Communication for Business and Professions Credits: 5
- CMST& 210 - Interpersonal Communication Credits: 5
- CMST& 220 - Public Speaking Credits: 5
- CMST& 230 - Small Group Communication Credits: 5
Computation
- BTAC 110 - Business Math Applications Credits: 5
Human Relations
Choose one from the following:
- BUS 166 - Human Relations and Work Readiness Credits: 5
- CMST 117 - Communication for Business and Professions Credits: 5
- CMST& 210 - Interpersonal Communication Credits: 5
- CMST& 220 - Public Speaking Credits: 5
Electives
Select from the following courses to total 90 credits:
- Any ACCT course Credits: 5
- Any BTAC Course Credits: 5
- Any BUS Course Credits: 5
- COOP 171 - Work Experience Seminar Credits: 1
- ECON 100 - Economic Principles and Applications Credits: 5
- ECON& 201 - Micro Economics Credits: 5
- ECON& 202 - Macro Economics Credits: 5
- Any MATH Course Credits: 5
Notes
Students can only apply CMST& 210, CMST 117, or CMST& 220 towards the human relations area is NOT already used in the oral communication area of the related instruction requirements.
Elective credits may be used to meet the minimum degree credit requirements.
Many courses in this degree have prerequisites. Carefully review course descriptions and consult your advisor if you have questions.
Program Outcome
Students who successfully complete this program will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of accounting and business operations and the ability to correctly use common accounting vocabulary.
- Analyze and record business transactions and activities in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
- Perform bookkeeping/accounting procedures required in entry- or intermediate-level bookkeeping/accounting positions.
- Use general ledger computerized software to perform bookkeeping/accounting functions including preparation of financial statements and accounting reports for a small to medium sized business.
- Perform accounting procedures employed in a typical payroll accounting system including preparation of periodic tax forms and timely remittance of tax payments.
- Utilize appropriate technology, including word processing and spreadsheet applications, to input, manage, summarize, and interpret business information and to develop forms and reports to assist management in planning operations, identifying potential problems, and controlling business activities.
- Prepare individual Federal Income tax returns and utilize computerized tax software.
- Demonstrate critical thinking, analytical and quantitative skills in problem solving, decision making, and responsibility by completing assignments independently and/or as a dependable team member.
Career Opportunities
Employment Outlook
Occupations: Bookkeeper, Billing Clerk, Accounting Clerk, Tax Preparer, Payroll Administrator
Earnings: Range from $16.36 to $20.00 an hour, entry to mid-level.