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North Seattle Community College. Welcome to our wonderful world of Accounting. Accounting Programs. CPA Starter Program – Certificate of Accountancy Associate of Applied Science Degree in Accounting Computerized Accounting Certificate Accounting Paraprofessional Certificate
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North Seattle Community College Welcome to our wonderful world of Accounting
Accounting Programs • CPA Starter Program – Certificate of Accountancy • Associate of Applied Science Degree in Accounting • Computerized Accounting Certificate • Accounting Paraprofessional Certificate • Tax Preparation Certificate • Advanced Tax Preparation Certificate • Accounting Achievement Certificate • College Transfer Program
Accounting Faculty • Ron Woods, Coordinator • Pat Bouker • David Chu • Natalie Daniels • Bob Ernst • Keith Foe • Chris Fulton • Jane Goforth • Larry Hopt • John Peterson • Lauren Psomostithis • Joe Smith • Huian Tian • Jim Weglin
Course Delivery Options • Daytime Onsite – Daily classes • Evening Onsite – Twice a week classes • Distance Learning – Most accounting programs are offered fully online
Winter Quarter Accounting Classes • ACCT 110 Introduction to Accounting/Bookkeeping I • ACCT 120 Introduction to Accounting/Bookkeeping II • ACCT 131 QuickBooks • ACCT 201 Principles of Accounting I • ACCT 202 Principles of Accounting II • ACCT 203 Principles of Accounting III • ACCT 215 Accounting for Small Business OwnersACCT 241 Personal Financial Planning • ACCT 251 Intermediate Accounting I • ACCT 252 Intermediate Accounting IIACCT 253 Intermediate Accounting III • ACCT 255 Individual Income Tax • ACCT 257 Business Tax AccountingACCT 258 Practical Income Tax I • ACCT 265 Accounting for Not-for-Profit and Government Entities • ACCT 270 Cost Accounting
Accounting Computer Labs Popular accounting software programs such as QuickBooks and Peachtree are available for student use
Accounting Tutors Available every Monday through Friday Available on a drop in basis Entirely free 1 – 5PM Accounting Tutor Lab Online Tutoring available
I-Best Accounting Program • Accounting + ESL = Success • Improve your English • Obtain an Accounting Paraprofessional Certificate • Prepare for a career as a bookkeeper, accounts payable or accounts receivable specialist or a general office employee
Professional Opportunities for Accounting Students Private Industry Financial InstitutionsEducational InstitutionsTax Preparation Firms CPA Firms Not-for-Profit Organizations Religious OrganizationsFederal, State, and Local Government
Recent Employers of Accounting Students McGladrey & Pullen, CPA’sDewar Meeks + Ekrem, CPA’s Benson McLaughlin, CPA’s Ken Duncan, CPA AccountempsAmerica One FinanceCascadia Community CollegeCPA Seattle, PSFoster and Co., PS, CPA’sGreenwood, Ohlund & Company, CPA’sHolland America LineNorth Seattle Community CollegeOlympic MechanicalPharmax, LLCAmerican Red CrossAptimus, Inc.Bayley Davis AssociatesDirectors, Ltd.
Student Testimonial Nancy currently works for a national CPA firm.
Educational Requirements to sit for the CPA Examination Four year degree in any discipline A total of 150 semester (225 quarter) college credits 36 quarter credits in accounting including 22.5 credits of upper level accounting courses 36 quarter credits in other business courses. (Additional accounting courses over and above the 36 required quarter credits count as other business courses.) See Washington State Board of Accountancy Web Site at www.cpaboard.wa.gov
Accounting Internship Opportunities Accounting firms Not-for-Profit Organizations Private Employers Tax Preparation Firms For further information about internship opportunities, contact our Internship Coordinator, Kurt Simmons at ksimmons@sccd.ctc.edu
Advising Accounting instructors work closely with the North Seattle Community College Student Advising Services to assure that new and current students get up-to-date information needed to help them make good decisions.
Financial Aid Resources • Federal, State, and Institutional Financial Aid • Scholarships • International Student Programs • Veterans’ Assistance • Workforce Education Tuition Assistance • Carl Perkins Grants • Emergency Assistance
Bookkeeping, Accounting and Auditing ClerksDid you know? Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks held more than 2.1 million jobs in 2006 and are employed in every industry. Employment is projected to grow as fast as the average due to a growing economy. The large size of this occupation ensures plentiful job openings, including many opportunities for temporary and part-time work. In May 2006, the median wage and salary earnings of bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks were $30,560. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Got Questions? Please contact: • Ron Woods at rwoods@sccd.ctc.edu or • Pat Bouker at pbouker@sccd.ctc.edu