Sep 03, 2025  
College Catalog 2025-2026 
    
College Catalog 2025-2026

Accounting Specialist, AAS-T


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Associate of Applied Science - Transfer Degree: 90 credits

Enrollment Point: Fall, Winter, or Spring Quarter

​​This program builds upon the fundamental skills learned in the Accounting Paraprofessional program. This program provides additional training in specialized areas including managerial/cost accounting, governmental and non-profit accounting, federal and state business taxes, and additional studies of business law. Students enrolled in the Accounting Specialist program earn an Associate of Applied Science-Transfer (AAS-T) degree. ​ 

The degree includes 20 credits of electives from General Education and/or another program in the Business Management area of study: Construction Management Contemporary Business , Legal Assistant , or Office Assistant . Students should consult the requirements of their desired transfer destination before they select these electives.

Program Learning Outcomes:

  • ​​Communicate verbally and in writing with customers, colleagues and vendors. 

  • ​Identify and categorize data, and record financial transactions. 

  • ​Practice ethical and professional behavior. 

  • ​Compile and organize and record data according to GAAP and/or government regulations. 

  • ​Analyze and summarize financial Information. 

  • ​Exercise professional judgment with minimal supervision when applying accounting principles.​ 

Program Requirements


Below is the course sequence for students who enter in Fall Quarter. The course sequence for other entry points may vary. 

Contact your advisor to review approved General Education courses appropriate for program of study. 

Quarter 3


Quarter 6


GPA Requirements


  • Minimum cumulative GPA: 2.0
  • Minimum grade for each core course (ACCT& 201, ACCT& 202, ACCT& 203, and ENGL& 101): 2.0
  • Minimum grade for all other courses: 1.0

*Note: Clinical & Field-Based Experience courses require a Satisfactory (S) grade.

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