AA/AS in Accounting and Related Services

This associate degree at Walla Walla Community College prepares students for entry into accounting and bookkeeping work. Coursework centers on how businesses of every size keep their records, process payroll and track money, with classes such as QuickBooks and payroll accounting alongside principles of accounting. Students get hands-on practice with common accounting software and learn to produce reports from the data they manage. The curriculum also builds teamwork and human relations skills, along with the critical thinking needed to analyze problems and choose workable solutions. The degree is organized into two years of quarter-based study and can be completed entirely online, or with on-campus classes in Walla Walla or Clarkston. It is intended for people who plan to start a career after graduating, so only some credits may transfer to four-year colleges.