90 Credits

This 90-credit program focuses on developing practical accounting knowledge and skills. It is designed to prepare individuals for employment in the accounting field in occupations such as: Bookkeeper or Bookkeeping Clerk; Accounting Clerk or Assistant; Accounts Receivable or Payable Clerk; Auditing Clerk; Payroll Clerk or Specialist, and Tax Preparer.

In addition, graduates of this program may enroll in Green River’s Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Accounting program. Students planning to pursue the Accounting, BAS  should meet with an advisor early in their associate degree program and take the specific courses recommended when multiple options exist.

Students in this program must complete all required Accounting classes with a grade of 2.0 or higher. Students must earn a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.

Contacts: Pat Carter, pcarter@greenriver.edu, Jeanette Fohn, jfohn@greenriver.edu, Nicole Wetter, nicole.wetter@greenriver.edu

Program Website: Accounting | https://www.greenriver.edu/students/academics/degrees-programs/accounting/

Program Outcomes:

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of accounting and business operations and the ability to correctly use common accounting vocabulary.
2. Analyze and record business transactions and activities in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
3. Perform bookkeeping/accounting procedures required in entry- or intermediate-level bookkeeping/accounting positions.
4. Use general ledger computerized software to perform bookkeeping/accounting functions including preparation of financial statements and accounting reports for a small to medium sized business.
5. Perform accounting procedures employed in a typical payroll accounting system including preparation of periodic tax forms and timely remittance of tax payments.
6. Utilize appropriate technology, including word processing and spreadsheet applications, to input, manage, summarize, and interpret business information and to develop forms and reports to assist management in planning operations, identifying potential problems, and controlling business activities.   
7. Prepare individual Federal Income tax returns and utilize computerized tax software.
8. Demonstrate critical thinking, analytical and quantitative skills in problem solving, decision making, and responsibility by completing assignments independently and/or as a dependable team member.