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Accounting Programs  (See below for multiple certificates & Accounting AAS)

Department Website: http://accounting.highline.edu

Prerequisites
Some or all of the following are required. Check with a faculty adviser.

• Keyboarding and 10-key numeric pad skills.
• Minimum COMPASS reading score of 80 or equivalent ASSET.
• Consultation with an accounting faculty member. 

Important Notes

• Accounting  AAS degree and certificates are not intended for business or accounting majors planning to transfer to a four-year program.
• This information does not substitute for meeting with a faculty adviser.
• Students must achieve a cumulative 2.0 GPA to attain an AAS degree. (Note revised 4.15.2010)
• Certificate and AAS degree programs emphasize preparation in specific job skills required for entry-level employment.
• Not all classes are offered every quarter or at night.

Common Course Numbers are marked with an "&" ~  Learn all about them. (PDF)

 Professional-Technical Core Courses (PT)  ~  See I-BEST option for Accounting Assistant I and II

 Supporting Courses (SC) 

 Related Instruction Courses (RI) 

 Bookkeeping Certificate Learning Outcomes

1. Record business transactions, analyze accounting records and communicate business information based on management directions using accepted business accounting policies and procedures and computer systems and accounting software as appropriate.
2. Accurately and timely complete assigned projects using appropriate policies, guidance, ethical standards and management directions, including using computer systems and analytical (such as spreadsheet and database) software.
3. Coordinate activities with team members, including lead accountant or supervisor, while working on projects.
4. Maintain and protect basic information systems and accounting records.
5. Interpret and use oral instructions to complete assigned tasks; speak clearly and produce written documents that meet standards of accuracy when dealing with the organizations’ stakeholders.

 Accounts Payable/Receivable Certificate Outcomes

1. Analyze, record and communicate accounts receivable and accounts payable (AR/AP) business information using generally accepted accounting procedures, computer systems and accounting software.
2. Accurately calculate state and local sales taxes and excise taxes. Record and communicate tax information in the accounting records and use appropriate forms and computer systems for reporting tax information to the state.
3. Initiate AR/AP projects, research accounting authorities and business practices, and develop recommendations using appropriate policies, guidance, ethical standards and management directions, including using computer systems and software.
4. Coordinate activities with team members, including lead accountant or supervisor, while working on projects.
5. Use an understanding of basic business principles and organizational priorities to make decisions about work being performed.
6. Maintain and protect basic information systems, accounting records and customer and supplier information.
7. Interpret and use oral instructions to complete assigned tasks. Speak clearly and produce written documents that meet standards of accuracy when dealing with the organizations’ stakeholders including accounts receivable customers and accounts payable suppliers.

 Accounting Certificate Learning Outcomes

1. Analyze simple business transactions then record and communicate business information using accepted business accounting policies and procedures, computer systems and computer software as appropriate.
2. Accurately and timely complete assigned projects using appropriate policies, guidance, ethical standards and management directions, including using computer systems and software.
3. Coordinate activities with team members, including lead accountant or supervisor, while working on projects.
4. Use an understanding of basic business principles and organizational priorities to make decisions about work being performed.
5. Maintain and protect basic information systems and accounting records.
6. Interpret and use oral instructions to complete assigned tasks; speak clearly and produce written documents that meet standards of accuracy when dealing with the organizations’ stakeholders.

 Accounting AAS Learning Outcomes

1. Analyze, record and communicate business information using generally accepted accounting procedures, computer systems and accounting software as appropriate.
2. Initiate projects, research accounting authorities and business practices, and develop recommendations using appropriate policies, guidance, ethical standards and management directions, including using computer systems and software.
3. Manage and complete team projects, including making team assignments and coordinating team activities (including the supervisor), consistent with sound human relations procedures.
4. Use an understanding of business principles and organizational priorities to make decisions about work being performed. Give guidance and instructions to subordinates consistent with management priorities and ethical standards.
5. Manage and protect basic information systems, accounting records and customer and vendor information using appropriate laws and regulations, ethical standards and management policies.
6. Interpret and use oral instructions to complete assigned tasks; speak clearly and produce written documents that meet standards of accuracy when dealing with the organizations’ stakeholders.
7. Use accounting and other business data to develop information and reports to assist management in planning operations, identifying potential problems and controlling business activities.