Program Overview

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Accounting Clerk Certificate

Summary

The Accounting Clerk certificate is designed to provide you with knowledge and skills that are essential building blocks in the field of Accounting. All courses within this certificate are also part of a AAAS degree in Accounting.

What You’ll Learn

• An understanding of the basic accounting cycle for service and merchandising firms
• A basic business computer skills with specific knowledge of commercial accounting software

Program Description

Shoreline Community College offers a short-term Accounting Clerk Certificate of Completion (CC) leading to an entry-level position in the accounting field. Students interested in advancement are encouraged to enroll in longer courses of study to complete additional certificates or associate degrees in Associate Degrees in Accounting. Students pursuing a four-year baccalaureate degree should follow the Associate in Business, DTA/MRP Planning Guide.

Certificate of Completion (15 Credits)

Minimum grade of 2.0 required in each Accounting course.

Program Prerequisites

• Placement into ENGL 99 or equivalent, and placement into MATH 98.

Program Requirements

• ACCT& 201 Principles of Accounting I
• ACCT 206 Computer Accounting
• BUS 150 Business Spreadsheet Fundamentals

Certificate Completion

Students should automatically receive their Certificate after successful completion of all required courses. If you have not received your Certificate, please contact the Office of Instruction.

Program Advisor

Dan King Rm 1415

Program Information

• Length of Program: 15 Credits
• Completion Award: Certificate of Completion
• Enrollment: Fall, Winter, Spring
• Approximate Quarterly Costs: $0 (in addition to tuition, books and parking)
• Plan code: ATBALC01

Careers & Opportunities

The job outlook for accounting-related occupations is very good. Graduates may be hired as accounting clerks.

Potential employers include: Certificate holders can be employed by government and private industry. Many of the accounting positions will be created in small, rapidly growing businesses. The field also provides opportunities for temporary employment and part-time work.

Tuition & Fees

Estimated Tuition & Fees

(does not include additional program or course fees, books, or supply costs)

Per Quarter	WA-Resident	Non-WA resident, US citizen, & Eligible non-citizen On Campus	Non-WA resident Non-US citizen¹	Non-WA resident, US citizen Online Only
1 credit	$126.47	$246.49	$327.01	$144.67
5 credits	$632.35	$1,232.45	$1,635.05	$723.35
12 credits (full-time)	$1,387.14	$2,487.04	$3,408.94	$1,571.08
15 credits	$1,570.80	$2,520.25	$3,617.20	$1,757.65

¹ Includes all International Students, both on campus and overseas online

Additional Fees

Approximately $20 - $120 per quarter, depending on courses selected

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