Accounting Associate of Applied Technology Degree / Associate in Applied Science – T Degree
Prepares students for careers in accounting with starting positions such as a junior-level accountant, entry-level accounting supervisor, full-charge bookkeeper, fiscal technician, accounting assistant, or other entry-level accounting clerks. Positions may also include specialty areas such as payroll, income taxes, and QuickBooks applications.
Technical course curriculum is based on current industry standards. Course delivery varies between live, hybrid and online methods. Students pursuing an AAT or AAS-T degree must complete all college degree requirements prior to graduation. This includes courses that meet the capstone project, diversity, and computer literacy requirements.
Program Length
This program is approximately six quarters long, depending on the time students need to satisfactorily complete all graduation requirements. All courses must be completed with a minimum “C” grade to graduate.
Admission Dates
Recommended fall and spring quarters or by instructor’s permission. Students with prior learning or experience should contact the instructor prior to enrolling for individual start dates, class schedule and options.
Program Outcomes
Apply accounting methods, tools, and concepts in an ethical and legal manner.
Analyze accounting information according to industry standards, generally accepted accounting principles, or governmental financial reporting standards.
Develop appropriately formatted accounting reports for both internal and external users.
Analyze internal control issues in accounting policies and procedures.
Prepare appropriate federal income tax forms by applying basic tax principles to various scenarios.
Evaluate financial information provided by reports generated from different forms of business.
Completion Requirements
Prerequisite(s)
Successful completion of MAT 092 and ENG 091 or equivalent or instructor’s permission. Working knowledge of computer literacy to include file management, cloud storage, browsers, and search engines recommended.
Program Course List
ACTG 110, ACTG 115 and ACTG 120: Courses are articulated with high schools for dual credit.
ACCT&201, ACCT&202, ACCT&203 and BUS&201: courses are articulated with WA State common course numbering
AAT Degree Requirements
| Technical Course Requirements | 74 |
| AAT General Education Requirements | 18 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 92 |
AAT Degree General Education Requirements: See list below
AAS-T Degree Requirements
| Technical Course Requirements | 74 |
| AAS-T Degree General Education Requirements | 23 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 97 |
AAS-T Degree General Education Requirements: See list below
General Degree Requirements
In addition to the program course requirements, students must also complete the general education requirements for the degree they seek to obtain. The two degree options in this program are the Associate of Applied Technology (AAT) and the Associate in Applied Science - Transfer (AAS-T). The different requirements for each degree are listed below.
AAT Degree General Education Requirements (18 credits)
AAS-T Degree General Education Requirements (23 credits)
All AAS-T degrees must have a minimum of 20 credits of transferable general education. These credits replace the academic courses required for the AAT degree. Required credits include:
5 credits in communication
| ENGL& 101 | English Composition I | 5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 5 |
5 credits in quantitative reasoning:
5 credits in a social science that meets the diversity requirement
5 credits in social science, humanities, or science
Choose one from the following:
3 credits in College Success:
| COLL 102 | College Success for All | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |