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Choose Bellingham Technical College’s Accounting program to prepare to get top accounting jobs. Employment choices are extensive in the high-demand field of accounting and financial jobs with this associate degree; you could work in a variety of office and business settings doing full-service bookkeeping, accounts receivable/payable, general ledgers, or payroll. If you’re good with numbers and have a high attention to detail, BTC’s associate degree Accounting Program will provide you a wide range of skills to use with top employers. Our graduates find bookkeeper and accountant jobs at wholesale firms and retail businesses; in local, state, and federal government; with service providers; and with health and education organizations.
74% BTC graduate placement rate
$37,512 starting annual wage
$44,751 average annual wage
$53,222 potential annual wage
Admissions application and assessment testing in Reading, Math and Writing is required. Your score on the test and/or your previous transcripts will determine where you begin your course sequence. Contact Admissions at 360.752.8345 or at admissions@btc.edu for assistance with academic planning.
ACCT 141 | Practical Accounting I | 5 CR |
CAP 101 | Microsoft Computer Applications | 5 CR |
CAP 105 | Computerized Touch Keyboarding | 2 CR |
CAP 106 | Formatting with MSWord | 4 CR |
Required Courses credits to TOTAL 84 Credits. |
ACCT 141 | Practical Accounting I | 5 CR |
ACCT 242 | Practical Accounting II | 5 CR |
ACCT 243 | Practical Accounting III | 5 CR |
ACCT 245 | Payroll Procedures | 5 CR |
ACCT 246 | QuickBooks | 5 CR |
ACCT 275 | Field-Based Experience | 7 CR |
ACCT& 203 | Principles of Accounting III | 5 CR |
BUS 100 | Electronic Math Applications | 3 CR |
BUS 150 | Math for Business | 5 CR |
BUS 191 | Technical Communications | 5 CR |
BUS 188 | Business English | 5 CR |
OR |
ENGL& 101 | English Composition I | 5 CR |
BUS& 101 | Introduction to Business | 5 CR |
BUS& 201 | Business Law | 5 CR |
CAP 101 | Microsoft Computer Applications | 5 CR |
CAP 105 | Computerized Touch Keyboarding | 2 CR |
CAP 106 | Formatting with MSWord | 4 CR |
CAP 142 | Microsoft Excel | 5 CR |
CMST& 210 | Interpersonal Communications | 5 CR |
Note 1: ACCT& 201 may be substituted for ACCT 141 and ACCT 242; the student will need to take an additional five (5) credits in electives. |
Note 2: ACCT& 202 may be substituted for ACCT 243. |
Students may choose elective credits from any 100 level of higher courses with the following prefixes: ACCT, BUS, CAP, CIS, ECON, HRM, LGL, IT, or MGMT. Courses taken to meet the general education or program core requirements may not be used for electives. Students may need to take additional electives to total a minimum of 90 credits towards the degree. |
After successfully completing this program, students will be able to:
The large size of accounting field ensures plentiful job openings, including many opportunities for temporary and part-time accountant and bookkeeper work. With an associate degree in accounting from Bellingham Technical College, you are trained to get top jobs in accounting, bookkeeping, accounts payable, payroll, and more.
Nationally, about 25 percent of bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks are employed in wholesale or retail trade, and 34 percent find jobs in organizations providing business, health, educational, and social services. The average annual wage in the accounting field is $43,638, with a wage potential of $52,291 annually.
Marcia Pedersen has a Bachelor of Science and Master of Education degrees from Central Washington University and has taught a variety of courses over 27 years including computers, finance, law, entrepreneurship, office procedures and English. She is certified in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Access. Her professional networks are with the National Business Education Association, Washington Association of Career and Technical Education, and Washington State Business Education Association. In addition, she has worked as a receptionist, legal secretary, athletic program manager, clerical testing administrator, lifeguard, and juvenile detention officer. She enjoys traveling, scuba diving, reading, volunteering with search and rescue, and spending time with her family—two and four-legged!