Business and Accounting
Accounting is often referred to as the “language of business”. This reference is because the primary function of accounting is to provide key financial information to business stakeholders to be used in assessing the economic performance and condition of business.
Those choosing to enter the field of accounting should have strong problem solving abilities, excellent oral and written communication skills, and quantitative skills. Students intending to transfer to a baccalaureate institution and major in Business Administration have two degree options-The Business DTA or the Associate in Arts and Science DTA completing all of the prescribed courses listed for the Business DTA will enable students to be major ready when they transfer to any public baccalaureate institution in the state of Washington.
- Record business transactions in traditional accounting journals by using common accounting practices (GAAP-Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
- Communicate the cumulative effect of business transactions by preparing basic financial statements.
- Analyze the financial health of a business by interpreting business data (obtained from financial statements).
- Record, classify, and summarize business transactions by using current accounting software.
- Demonstrate an understanding of concepts and terminology related to operating in a business environment by completing various business-related projects and exams.
- Students will be able to demonstrate teamwork and/or workplace specific skills related to human relations.
- Public accounting
- Cost accounting
- Bookkeeping
- Business management
- Business consulting
- Business information systems
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