Associate in Applied Science - Accounting Assistant
Spokane Community College
USA,Washington
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24 Months
Duration
CAD 20,788/year
Tuition Fee
CAD 100 FREE
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USA, Washington
Type: College
Location Type: Semi-Urban
Founded: 1963
Total Students: 0 +
Campus Detail
Main Campus Address
1810 N Greene St, Spokane, WA 99217, United States
Associate in Applied Science - Accounting Assistant
Program Overview
As a paraprofessional in the accounting field, the accounting assistant analyzes and interprets the essential information about the operations of a business and contributes vitally to important policies and decisions.
An accounting assistant should have an above-average aptitude for working with numbers and the ability to concentrate and communicate. Accounting affords a continuing challenge to creative, alert minds.
In addition to earning and AAS at the completion of the six-quarter program, students will earn an Accounting Clerk Certificate after completing the first three-quarters of the AAS degree, and an Accounting Assistant AAS after completing the full six quarters of the program. All students graduating from this program must have a minimum grade of 2.0 in each of the accounting, business, economics, and management courses. Students must also have a 2.0 cumulative minimum grade point average in all required courses in this program.
This degree is non-transferable to a four-year university. Students working toward the associate in arts degree for transfer to a four-year institution should consult individually with an advisor or counselor for planning the Business DTA or AA degree program. For information on Business DTA and AA degree requirements, refer to the Degree and Certificate Requirements section of the CCS catalog. More information on specific transfer programs can be found in the Academic Programs section of the CCS catalog.
Learning Outcomes
- Analyze financial data and prepare statistical comparisons for use in the budgeting process.
- Assist in determination of inventory order quantities, cash requirements, capital investment decisions, and break-even analysis.
- Use various types of office machines.
- Post and/or supervise the posting of accounts receivable and payable.
- Help maintain data processing applications of routine accounting systems.
- Have a basic comprehension of business operations, a knowledge of business vocabulary, and an understanding of economic systems.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly or annual business and payroll tax reports.
- Process payroll related transactions.
Application Fee
Application Fee: CAD 100 FREE Tuition Fee
CAD 20,788 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
Living Cost in Spokane Community College
CAD 0 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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