Oct 03, 2024  
2024-2025 WWCC College Catalog 
    
2024-2025 WWCC College Catalog

Accounting Technology, AAS

Location(s): Walla Walla, Clarkston, Online (full)


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This technical degree prepares the student to enter the business world in a variety of private and public accounting occupations. The program is also designed for the individual who is interested in improving their current accounting or bookkeeping skills.

Degree Outcomes:

  • Possess the skills needed to secure and maintain entry-level employment as accounting clerks, payroll clerks, full-charge bookkeepers, income tax preparers, and general ledger accountants.
  • Accurately prepare payroll and related federal and state tax returns.
  • Accurately prepare basic federal income tax returns.
  • Understand and practice professional work habits expected in the accounting field, including confidentiality and accounting ethics.
  • Be able to correctly complete accounting processes according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, using manual and computerized accounting software, prepare financial statements, and create various entry-level managerial reports.
  • Effectively read and interpret financial statements.
  • Understand the basic legal issues pertaining to the accounting field.
  • Acquire proficiency using computer software, including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, and computerized accounting software.
  • Be able to research business and accounting information using printed materials, electronic media, and the Internet.
  • Demonstrate the ability to communicate orally and in writing at a level necessary for successful employment in the accounting field.
  • Demonstrate critical thinking skills needed to prioritize, anticipate and analyze problems, and to evaluate and implement solutions.
  • Possess an understanding and practice of human relations, diversity, and teamwork skills related to the accounting field.

Transferability: The AAS Degree is designed for students planning to enter their chosen career upon graduation. Often only selected credits are considered transferable to public or private baccalaureate institutions.

Year One


Total Credits: 15


Total Credits: 15


Total Credits: 15


Year One Total: 45


Year Two


Total Credits: 20


Quarter Two


Total Credits: 15


Quarter Three


Total Credits: 15


Year Two Total: 50


Grand Total: 95


PLAN CODE: ATBATAPT (Previously EPC: 505)

REQUIRED: FYE (3 credits) required to be taken as well.

*Approved Electives: see advisor for a list of eligible electives.

The following courses meet the related instruction requirements of this certificate/degree (one course per category required):

(W) - AENG 100 , ENGL& 101  

(M) - BUS 112 , MATH& 146  

(O) (R) - ACOM 102 , CMST& 210 CMST& 240  

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