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The BAS in Applied Accounting brings together tools and techniques from business, communication, information technology, management, sustainability, and project management to assist in interpreting business and accounting information. This program is designed for individuals who wish to compete for jobs that require in-depth knowledge of accounting, and supervisory or management skills. This baccalaureate degree is an ideal path for Bellevue College graduates of the two-year technical degrees in accounting, transfer students from other state community and technical colleges with accounting-related associate degrees, and people currently in the field in need of advanced skills.
The Associate of Applied Science-Transfer (AAS-T) degree in Accounting prepares students for admission into the BAS Applied Accounting program. Upon completion of the AAS-T students will be able to directly apply all 90 credits toward the 180 credit BAS program. It typically takes an additional two years for students to complete the remaining bachelor’s coursework at a full-time status.
The Applied Accounting, BAS is a four-year, 180-credit program that prepares students for various careers in Information Security. This degree will provide students with a broad base of theoretical and technical knowledge, as well as specialized knowledge in …
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The Associate of Applied Science Accounting degree provides a strong background in accounting, preparing students for a wide range of career options in the accounting field. This degree is designed to prepare students for immediate employment. The degree has the option to earn national certifications as well as several embedded program certificates while earning the degree.
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The Associate of Applied Science-Transfer Accounting degree is a two-year, 99-credit program that is designed for both those seeking immediate employment in an entry-level in accounting or preparing for continuation into a baccalaureate program. Students can apply all credits to the BAS Applied Accounting at BC.
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The Accounting Assistant Certificate of Achievement is a 45-49 credit certificate that emphasizes practical skills in the accounting field as well as providing an introduction to business management. That includes a national certification in a leading accounting software package.
Focus Areas:
• Analyze & record transaction
• Payroll
• Prepare financial reports
• Communicate accounting results to management
The Bookkeeping Certificate of Accomplishment emphasizes practical skills in the accounting field. Embedded in the certificate is a national certification in a leading accounting software package. Students completing the certificate are employable as AP, AR or payroll clerks for entry level positions.
Focus Areas:
• Analyze & record transaction
• Payroll
• Prepare financial reports
• Communicate accounting results to management
The Accounting Information Systems Certificate of Accomplishment is a 30-credit certificate that emphasizes computerized accounting for small to mid-range organizations.
Focus Areas:
• Analyze a business’ accounting systems needs
• Evaluate security needs
• Prepare and communicate accounting information analysis, using selected information system software
The Financial Data Report Specialist Certificate of Accomplishment emphasizes database and database reporting of financial and managerial information used for decision making and analysis. There is an emphasis on data analysis and reporting tools such as spreadsheets and databases
Focus Areas:
• Financial and Management Planning
• Accounting Systems
• Create databases and data analysis
The Accounting Preparation Certificate of Completion is a 16-credit certificate. It is the foundation coursework for students to begin accounting studies (suggested first-quarter course of study in accounting).
Focus Areas:
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of accounting principles
• Use industry-standard financial tools
• Cisco Networking
Instructors focus on teaching students hands-on technical skills. All bachelor students are required to complete a capstone project or internship prior to graduating.
Tuition costs for baccalaureate degrees at Bellevue College are significantly lower than other 4-year degree programs at state universities.
All bachelor level courses are financial aid eligible. Worker Retraining program approved.
Our bachelor programs are cohort-based emphasizing student collaboration and team building. Get to know your faculty, fellow students and program advisors.
Twice a year faculty meet with advisory committee members to ensure curriculum is relevant and up-to-date in order to meet industry standards.
Bellevue College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), a regional accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Accounting is an academic program and part of the Bellevue College School of Business and Technology. Website manager is Ithzel Moreno.
