The accounting AAS degree provides students with basic skills to complete for entry-level accounting positions in private industry, state and local government, and public accounting firms. Students who successfully complete the program should be able to: 1) perform basic bookkeeping and accounting tasks both manually and using a computer; 2) demonstrate the relationships among the various business functions such as accounting, finance, marketing, purchasing, operations, and human resources; and, 3) demonstrate computer proficiency.

Quarter 1 (15 credits)

BTEC 101 Introduction to business computing (5 credits)

BUS 100 Business math (5 credits)
or MATH& 107 Math in society (5 credits)
or another Math: a 100- or 200-level MATH course (5 credits)
or Computation: a course designated as Computation (CP) on the Related Instruction list in the WCC catalog (5 credits)

BUS& 101 Introduction to business (5 credits)

Career exploration:

• Find your people! Attend area-of-study activities and connect with clubs related to your career goals. Find out where students in your pathway go to study.

Action items:

• Meet with your advisor to build your degree plan in Starfish.
• Have your transfer-in credits officially evaluated.
• Visit the Intercultural Center, the Learning Center and the library.

Quarter 2 (15 credits)

ACCT& 201 Principles of accounting I (5 credits)

BTEC 142 Spreadsheets II (5 credits)

ENGL& 101 English composition I (5 credits)

Career exploration:

• Start keeping a portfolio of your best work. 
• Explore the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program (starts winter quarter and extends to spring) - participants should have completed ACCT& 201

Quarter 3 (13 - 15 credits)

ACCT 110 Accounting for A/P, A/R, and inventory (5 credits)

ACCT& 202 Principles of accounting II (5 credits)

ENGL& 230 Technical writing (3 credits)
or ENGL& 235 Technical writing (5 credits)

Career exploration:

• Attend an info session about WCC's bachelor of applied science degree (BAS) in applied business management.
• Ask your instructors about nearby conferences you might attend next year. 
• Look for a summer job or internship related to your career goals.

Action items:

• If you're preparing for WCC's BAS in applied business management, check the GPA and other entry requirements. Are you on track?

Quarter 4 (15 credits)

ACCT& 203 Principles of accounting III (5 credits)

ACCT 250 Governmental/not-for-profit accounting (5 credits)

CMST 245 Introduction to organizational communication (5 credits)
or CMST& 220 Public speaking (5 credits)
or CMST& 230 Small group communication (5 credits)

Career exploration:

• Listen to podcasts about accounting or the kind of accounting career you're aiming for. 

Action items:

• If you're considering the BAS in applied business management, apply for next year's financial aid.

Quarter 5 (15 credits)

ACCT 260 Individual income tax (5 credits)

BUS& 201 Business law (5 credits)

ECON 100 Survey of economic principles (5 credits)
or ECON& 201 Micro economics (5 credits)
or ECON& 202 Macro economics (5 credits)

Career exploration:

• Meet with the internship coordinator to explore internship opportunities for Quarter 6.
• Participate in the VITA program (starts winter quarter and extends to spring).
• Work on your resume through the Career, Job & Transfer Center.

Action items:

• Apply to graduate.

Quarter 6 (15 - 17 credits)

ACCT 130 QuickBooks (3 credits)

ACCT 190 Accounting internship (2-4 credits)

ACCT 270 Payroll accounting (5 credits)

ECON 210 Economic ethics (5 credits)

Action items:

• Attend the spring job fair.

This certificate offers the range of clerical and accounting skills needed to perform full-charge bookkeeping tasks for a small business accurately and efficiently. Employees in this position will use both manual and computerized systems, and will work under the supervision of an accountant.

Quarter 1 (15 credits)

BTEC 101 Introduction to business computing (5 credits)

BUS 100 Business math (5 credits)
or Computation: a course designated Computation (CP) on the Related Instruction list in the WCC catalog (5 credits)

BUS& 101 Introduction to business (5 credits)

Career exploration:

• Find your people! Attend area-of-study activities and connect with clubs related to your career goals. Find out where students in your pathway go to study.

Action items:

• Meet with your advisor to build your degree plan in Starfish.
• Have your transfer-in credits officially evaluated.
• Visit the Intercultural Center, the Learning Center and the library

Quarter 2 (15 credits)

ACCT& 201 Principles of accounting I (5 credits)

BTEC 142 Spreadsheets II (5 credits)

ENGL& 101 English composition I (5 credits)

Career exploration:

• Start keeping a portfolio of your best work. 
• Explore the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program (starts winter quarter and extends to spring) - participants should have completed ACCT& 201.

Quarter 3 (13 credits)

ACCT 130 QuickBooks (3 credits)

ACCT& 202 Principles of accounting II (5 credits)

ACCT 270 Payroll accounting (5 credits)

Career exploration:

• Listen to podcasts about accounting or the kind of accounting career you're aiming for. 
• Look for a summer job or internship related to your career goals.

Quarter 4 (10-15 credits)

ACCT& 203 Principles of accounting III (5 credits)

ACCT 250 Governmental/not-for-profit accounting (0-5 credits)*

CMST 245 Introduction to organizational communication (5 credits)
or CMST& 220 Public speaking (5 credits)
or CMST& 230 Small group communication (5 credits)

*or ACCT 260 in quarter 5

Career exploration:

• Meet with the internship coordinator to explore internship opportunities for Quarter 5.
• Participate in the VITA program (starts winter quarter and extends to spring).
• Work on your resume through the Career, Job & Transfer Center.

Action items:

• Apply to graduate.

Quarter 5 (6 - 13 credits)

ACCT 190 Accounting internship (1-3 credits)

ACCT 260 Individual income tax (0-5 credits)**

BUS& 201 Business law (5 credits)

**or ACCT 250 in quarter 4

This short-term certificate provides additional specialized knowledge in the area of accounting for A/P, A/R, and inventory methods for the skilled worker. It is unlikely that employers will hire students who have only completed this certificate of proficiency; course work may be applied toward a one-year certificate in accounting or a two-year AAS degree in accounting.

If taken as a stand-alone certificate, this can only be completed on a part-time basis. Students who are completing this certificate on the path toward completing the accounting certificate or AAS degree should follow the corresponding course sequence.

A grade of "C" or better in each class is required to earn this certificate of proficiency.

Quarter 1 (5 credits)

ACCT& 201 Principles of accounting I (5 credits)

Quarter 2 (5 credits)

ACCT& 202 Principles of accounting II (5 credits)

Quarter 3 (10 credits)

ACCT 110 Accounting for A/P, A/R, and inventory (5 credits)

ACCT& 203 Principles of accounting III (5 credits)

This short-term certificate provides additional specialized knowledge in the area of governmental and not-for-profit accounting methods for the skilled worker. It is unlikely that employers will hire students who have only completed this certificate of proficiency; coursework may be applied toward a one-year certificate in accounting or a two-year AAS degree in accounting.

If taken as a stand-alone certificate, this can only be completed on a part-time basis. Students who are completing this certificate on the path toward completing the accounting certificate or AAS degree should follow the corresponding course sequence.

A grade of "C" or better in each class is required to earn this certificate of proficiency.

Quarter 1 (5 credits)

ACCT& 201 Principles of accounting I (5 credits)

Quarter 2 (5 credits)

ACCT& 202 Principles of accounting II (5 credits)

Quarter 3 (5 credits)

ACCT& 203 Principles of accounting III (5 credits)

Quarter 4 (5 credits)

ACCT 250 Governmental/not-for-profit accounting (5 credits)

This short-term certificate provides additional specialized knowledge in the area of individual income tax methods for the skilled worker. It is unlikely that employers will hire students who have only completed this certificate of proficiency; coursework may be applied toward a one-year certificate in accounting or a two-year AAS degree in accounting.

If taken as a stand-alone certificate, this can only be completed on a part-time basis. Students who are completing this certificate on the path toward completing the accounting certificate or AAS degree should follow the corresponding course sequence.

A grade of "C" or better in each class is required to earn this certificate of proficiency.

Quarter 1 (5 credits)

ACCT& 201 Principles of accounting I (5 credits)

Quarter 2 (10 credits)

ACCT& 202 Principles of accounting II (5 credits)

ACCT 260 Individual income tax (5 credits)

Quarter 3 (5 credits)

ACCT& 203 Principles of accounting III (5 credits)

This short-term certificate provides additional specialized knowledge in the area of payroll accounting methods for the skilled worker. It is unlikely that employers will hire students who have only completed this certificate of proficiency; coursework may be applied toward a one-year certificate in accounting or a two-year AAS degree in accounting.

If taken as a stand-alone certificate, this can only be completed on a part-time basis. Students who are completing this certificate on the path toward completing the accounting certificate or AAS degree should follow the corresponding course sequence.

A grade of "C" or better in each class is required to earn this certificate of proficiency.

Quarter 1 (5 credits)

ACCT& 201 Principles of accounting I (5 credits)

Quarter 2 (5 credits)

ACCT& 202 Principles of accounting II (5 credits)

Quarter 3 (10 credits)

ACCT& 203 Principles of accounting III (5 credits)

ACCT 270 Payroll accounting (5 credits)

This short-term certificate provides additional specialized knowledge in the area of QuickBooks accounting methods for the skilled worker. It is unlikely that employers will hire students who have only completed this certificate of proficiency; coursework may be applied toward a one-year certificate in accounting or a two-year AAS degree in accounting.

If taken as a stand-alone certificate, this can only be completed on a part-time basis. Students who are completing this certificate on the path toward completing the accounting certificate or AAS degree should follow the corresponding course sequence.

A grade of "C" or better in each class is required to earn this certificate of proficiency.

Quarter 1 (5 credits)

ACCT& 201 Principles of accounting I (5 credits)

Quarter 2 (5 credits)

ACCT& 202 Principles of accounting II (5 credits)

Quarter 3 (8 credits)

ACCT 130 QuickBooks (3 credits)

ACCT& 203 Principles of accounting III (5 credits)