The accounting program at WVC prepares students for career positions in practical accounting. Students who complete one year of studies at the 100 level or higher will earn an accounting technician certificate, which prepares them for entry-level jobs. The two-year associate of technical sciences degree in accounting prepares students for mid-level jobs, including supervisory positions. Program courses can also help students better manage their own personal finances. Many students elect to continue working toward a four-year accounting degree -- or to start their own small businesses. Many of the courses required for the ATS degree transfer to baccalaureate institutions.Students must work closely with their advisers to ensure proper course sequencing and choice.

In the WVC accounting program, students learn accounting theory and principles as well as such techniques as posting and journalizing, balancing assets and liabilities, preparing statements and estimating net worth. It also teaches communication and human relations skills, managerial accounting, business principles and practices, computer applications, spreadsheets, algebra and computerized accounting, as well as payroll and business taxes.

Note: This degree option is for students who intend to work in the bookkeeping/accounting profession after two years of study, or for those currently employed who seek additional training. Students with the immediate goal of completing a four-year degree in accounting should seek the business transfer (associate of arts and sciences) option.

To be eligible for the associate degree or certificate, students must earn at least a "C" grade (2.0) in all core program courses and a cumulative 2.0 grade point average. Core program courses may have prerequisite requirements. English and mathematics courses require qualifying assessment scores or acceptable preparatory coursework in those subjects. See the course descriptions for details.

The accounting program is offered on the Wenatchee and Omak campuses.