Accounting
Accounting
Learn basic accounting skills that prepare you for high-demand positions, including bookkeeper, accounting assistant, accounts payable clerk and payroll clerk. This two-year program also prepares you for transfer to a four-year college to complete your degree.
- Balance work and family commitments with 100% online certificates and degrees in accounting
- Work towards your degree at your own pace with stackable certificate programs that can be applied to an associates degree
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This two-year degree will prepare you to work in a variety of industries, including finance, government, and non-profit organizations, and perform numerous accounting tasks such as financial analysis, cost management, bookkeeping, payroll administration, and tax preparation.
With this certificate you can assist accountants with their daily tasks under supervision.
This certificate will prepare you to carry out accounting tasks independently using computerized accounting software.
This certificate will prepare you to carry out bookkeeping and general accounting tasks independently for both for-profit and nonprofit entities, including the financial management of sole-proprietorships and small to medium size business.
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"I remember sitting in the classroom at Pierce and thinking maybe one day that could be me. The diversity of the students and faculty at Pierce made me feel like there was finally a place for me. I knew I wanted to help others the way Pierce helped me."
Tatiana Wetzler - Pierce College alumna and professor of accounting
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Careers in Accounting
Demand for workers with training in accounting is high across all sectors of business and industry. Accountants are needed in the public and private sectors, as well as in not-for-profit agencies and service groups. The training received at Pierce College Puyallup provides the basic accounting skills needed to help you secure a stable future and a high-paying career as an accounting assistant or clerk, accounts payable clerk, payroll clerk, or bookkeeper.
Transfer Information
Students who earn a certificate or associate's degree in accounting from Pierce are prepared for entry-level positions in the accounting field. Students intending to transfer to a four-year program are asked to work closely with their academic advisor and pursue an associates degree in business with the direct transfer option.
Tatiana Wetzler
Professor of Accounting/ Department Chair
253-864-3163
twetzler@pierce.ctc.edu
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