Accounting, associate degree
Accounting connects to virtually every aspect of business operations by providing the key financial information to make informed decisions. As an accounting clerk or bookkeeper, you will be responsible for maintaining accounting records of a business, analyzing financial records, managing budgets, and may be responsible for specific parts of the records, such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, or payroll.
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| Award | Length (attending full-time) | Financial aid eligible | Currently accepting students? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree: Accounting | 2 years |
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SylvaniaCourses
Course listing for the 2026-2027 catalog year.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BA 100 | Career Planning and Preparation in Business | 2 |
| BA 101Z | Introduction to Business Z | 4 |
| BA 111 | Introduction to Accounting | 3 |
| BA 116 | Microsoft Word for Workplace Communications | 4 |
| BA 131 | Introduction to Business Technology | 4 |
| BA 169Z | Data Analysis Using Microsoft Excel Z | 4 |
| BA 177 | Payroll Accounting | 3 |
| BA 205 | Business Communication Using Technology | 4 |
| BA 206 | Management Fundamentals | 4 |
| BA 211Z | Principles of Financial Accounting Z | 4 |
| BA 213Z | Principles of Managerial Accounting Z | 4 |
| BA 222 | Financial Management | 4 |
| BA 226Z | Introduction to Business Law Z | 4 |
| BA 228 | Computer Accounting Applications | 4 |
| BA 231 | Introduction to Forensic Accounting | 3 |
| BA 240 | Nonprofit Financial Management and Accounting | 4 |
| BA 242 | Introduction to Investments | 3 |
| BA 256 | Income Tax | 4 |
| EC 201Z | Principles of Microeconmics Z,* | 4 |
or EC 202Z | Principles of Macroeconmics | |
| PHL 202 | Ethics * | 4 |
| or PHL 209 | Business Ethics | |
| or BA 277 | Professional Ethics in Business | |
| WR 121Z | Composition I 1,Z | 4 |
or WR 122Z | Composition II | |
or WR 227Z | Technical Writing | |
| Business Program Electives | 8 | |
| General Education: 2 courses | ||
| Total Credits | 92 | |
- *
Could be used as General Education
- Z
This course is part of Oregon Common Course Numbering. The following courses are equivalent:
BA 101 and BA 101Z
BA 211 and BA 211Z
BA 213 and BA 213ZBA 216A and BA 169Z
BA 226 and BA 226Z
EC 201 and EC 201Z
EC 202 and EC 202Z
WR 121 and WR 121Z
WR 122 and WR 122Z
WR 227 and WR 227Z
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