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Programs of Study
Accounting
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Programs of Study
ACCOUNTING PARAPROFESSIONAL
CERTIFICATE OF PROFICIENCY
87 CREDITS
Admission Dates: Fall, Winter, Spring
The Accounting Paraprofessional certificate program
prepares students to gain extensive training in
accounting through continuous application of their
accounting knowledge in many phases of the program.
Students find jobs in companies ranging from small
proprietorships to corporate accounting departments,
governmental organizations and public accounting firms
Keyboarding skill of 30 wpm or concurrent enrollment in
a keyboarding class highly recommended.
Accounting Paraprofessional certificate graduates will:
be prepared to obtain an entry-level position in their field
apply manual methods and software tools to prepare
accounting statements and reports
complete the accounting cycle, including
end-of-period adjustments
complete federal income tax returns
demonstrate critical thinking, teamwork,
communication, intercultural appreciation, and
technical and information literacy skills
Lake Washington Institute of Technology does not
offer every course each quarter. It is the student’s
responsibility to consult the Class Schedule and work out
an individual schedule with an adviser or counselor. Any
developmental coursework a student may be required to
complete may increase the program length.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
ACCT 105 QuickBooks. ...................................3
ACCT 111 Introduction to Accounting I. ...................5
ACCT 112 Business Calculator Applications ................3
ACCT 210 Introduction to Accounting II ...................5
ACCT 255 Income Tax I ...................................5
ACCT 256 Income Tax II. ..................................5
ACCT 275 Ethics in Business ..............................5
ACCT 280 Accounting Projects. ...........................3
ACCT& 201 Principles of Accounting I. ......................5
ACCT& 202 Principles of Accounting II ......................5
ACCT& 203 Principles of Accounting III. .....................5
BAS 105 Keyboarding I. .................................3
BAS 112 Excel I. ........................................5
BAS 114 Access. ........................................5
BAS 120 Business Computer Management ...............5
BAS 212 Excel II.........................................5
ACADEMIC CORE REQUIREMENTS – 15 CREDITS
BUSA 103 Business Communication. ......................5
Social Science. .................................5
BUSA 100 Business Math .................................5
TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS ............................87
See page 15 for a list of all applicable courses for each of the
categories listed above.
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