35-40 Credits

Focuses on foundational accounting skills for persons seeking entry-level employment in the accounting/bookkeeping industry or those who wish to add specialty credentials to a previously earned degree. Core skills include the ability to perform basic bookkeeping procedures, use QuickBooks and Excel, and perform payroll accounting procedures. Credits earned in this certificate can be applied to the Accounting, AAA  degree. 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.

For a curriculum map or suggested sequence of courses go to Accounting Certificate Curriculum Map  

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/

Gainful Employment

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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.