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Accounting AAAS

Overview

Master skills in demand across accounting fields and gain foundational knowledge of broader business concepts. Learn to analyze financial information and apply practical accounting practices across business structures.

Completion Award
Associate of Applied Arts and Sciences
Length of Study
90 Credits
Starting Quarter
Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Location
Online, On Campus
Tuition & Fees

College Tuition & Fees

Per Quarter 
2019-2020 		WA-Resident Non-WA resident, US citizen
Online Only 		Non-WA resident,
US citizen, &
Eligible non-citizen
On Campus 		Non-WA resident
Non-US citizen¹
1 credit $152.13 $166.72 $243.46  $330.00
5 credits $624.65 $697.60 $1,081.30  $1,514.00
12 credits (full-time) $1,331.78 $1,523.22 $2,252.72  $3,124.98
15 credits  $1,493.30 $1,687.05 $2,425.70 $3,308.25

*Amounts above are estimated tuition & fee costs and do not include additional program or course fees, books, or supply costs.
¹ Includes all International Students, both on campus and overseas online

Additional Fees
Approximately $20 - $120 per quarter, depending on courses selected

Ways to pay for school

Federal aid, scholarships, grants, and more are available to help you pay for school.

What You'll Learn

Apply basic principles, theories and procedures for recording and reporting financial data.

  1. Apply practical accounting practices in a variety of business structures including corporations, partnerships and small businesses
  2. Prepare financial reports and analyze relevant financial data
  3. Provide management support in the budgeting, planning and decision-making processes
  4. Apply knowledge of payroll laws and related procedures
  5. Apply knowledge of individual income tax laws (for A.A.A.S. degree students only)

Planning Guide

Detailed outline of required courses for this program option.

Careers & Opportunities

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.

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This option is open to everyone. There are no eligibility requirements to start this program.

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