Program Map for Accounting ATA and Bookkeeping Certificate
This degree is intended for students who want entry-level positions in accounting upon completion of their Associates Degree. Job opportunities include but are not limited to general bookkeeping, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll.
Students wanting to complete a 4 year degree in Accounting or become a CPA should be completing the Business DTA degree. Students required to take College Success will need to complete 92 credits.
Students must earn a grade of C (2.0) or above in all classes.
This degree has limited transferability to Bellevue College for their BAS in Accounting. Please see your Faculty Program Advisor for information regarding transferability. Faculty advisors for the Accounting ATA are listed below. If you have been assigned an advisor please work with them, otherwise you can choose either of these faculty program advisors, Mark Eppley meppley@everettcc.edu or Kimberly Lothyan klothyan@everettcc.edu.
CHECKLISTS
- Accounting ATA (Non-Transfer) Checklist
- Bookkeeping Certificate Checklist
- Pre-College to College English and Math Checklist
Notes on using this map:
* indicates an elective course that is recommended but not required and could be substituted with another appropriate course. For example, ENGL& 102* on a map means that ENGL& 102* is recommended, but any 5-credit course from the Basic Communication Skills list on the DTA would also be acceptable.
→ indicates a pre-requisite relationship. For example, MATH&141→ MATH&142 on a map indicates that a student must pass MATH& 141 before taking MATH& 142
(F, W, Sp, Su) indicates the quarters in which a course is offered, if not offered every quarter. For example, ART 116 (W) means that ART 116 is only offered during Winter quarters
TS stands for Transitional Studies. Courses taken through the Transitional Studies department do not qualify for financial aid but cost only $25 per quarter. To see if you qualify, contact the Advising Center at advising@everettcc.edu or 425-388-9339.
& as part of a course number (e.g. ACCT& 202) indicates that the course is part of the Common Course Numbering System
D as part of a course number (e.g. ENGL& 102D) indicates that the course fulfills the Diversity Course requirement for the AAS-DTA degree
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The learning objectives of this course are the foundation of future courses in this pathway. Success in critical courses positions you to be successful in later courses in this pathway.
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Before you can take your college-level courses, you may need to complete prerequisites.
See an entry advisor for mandatory entry advising at the Advising Center located in RAI 108 to decide on your first quarter courses.
See your advisor for self-paced or accelerated alternatives in Math and English to prepare for college-level classes. Want to move further faster? Learn about EvCC's I-BEST classes.
Prepare for college-level math
If your math placement is below MATH 76, you’ll need to take the following sequence of courses, starting from the level you placed into:
- TS 60 → TS 70 → MATH/TS 76
Prepare for college-level English
If your English placement is below ENGL 98, you’ll need to take ENGL/TS 97
Note: English language learners may need additional courses before ENGL/TS 97 depending on their placement.
Take COLL 101 - College Success in your first quarter to prepare for the pace and rigor of college.
Before registering each quarter, check your Degree Planner to see what classes you should take to stay on track. See your faculty program advisor with any questions you have.
Recommended Actions
- Looking for more assistance by phone, tablet, or computer? Visit the Online Student Support and Resources page.
- Do you qualify for Financial Aid? Fill out a FAFSA or WASFA and visit the Financial Aid Office to begin talking about how to pay for college.
- Visit the Tutoring Center, Writing Center, and the Library
- Consider registering for a study skills class offered by DEVED department.
- Get involved with Student LIFE and join a campus club, such as Business Club.
- See if you qualify for TRiO, MESA, or support from CDS.
Complete college-level courses. Focus on those that fit in the ATA in Business Administration Pathway so that if you change to another Business program, most of the credits you’ve earned already will apply to your new goal.
Take 
ACCT 110 - Small Business Accounting. This course is a prerequisite for many accounting courses and should be taken the first quarter. Take CL 101 - Computer Literacy Take BUS 130 - Business Computations Take ENGL 98 - Introduction to College Writing or ENGL& 101 - English Composition I depending upon placement Take BT 242 - Excel Take BUS& 101 - Introduction to Business Take ACCT& 201 - Principles of Accounting I
Recommended Actions
Check back in with your faculty program advisor to discuss if this is the right program for you and update your plan of study as needed.
- If you haven't already, join a club that aligns with your interest, such as Business Club.
Complete specific degree requirements and begin preparing for graduation and transfer or earning your certificate. If you change to another program in this phase, some credits earned may not apply to your new program.
Take ACCT 112 - Business Taxation (W, Sp) Take ACCT 210 - Payroll (F) Take BUS 110D - Business Communications Take ACCT& 202 - Principles of Accounting II Take ACCT 215 - Computer Accounting (F, Sp) Take BT 240 - Access (F, W) Take BUS& 201 - Business Law
Recommended Actions
Check back in with your faculty program advisor to discuss discuss career opportunities.
Complete all remaining degree/certificate requirements before you graduate and transfer or earn your certificate.
Take ACCT& 203 - Principles of Accounting III Take ACCT 230 - Introduction to Fraud Examination (W) online Take ACCT 250 - Capstone Financial Accounting (Sp) Take BT 243 - Advanced Excel Applications (Sp) online
Apply for graduation at least one quarter in advance.
Recommended Actions
Meet with your faculty program advisor to make sure all degree/certificate requirements are met.
Suggested 6 Quarter Schedule for Full-Time Students
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Quarter 1 CL 101 ENGL 98 or ENGL& 101 ACCT 110 |
Quarter 2 BT 242 BUS& 101 ACCT& 201 |
Quarter 3 ACCT& 202 BT 243 (Sp) BUS 130 |
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Quarter 4 ACCT 210 (F) ACCT 215 (F, Sp) ACCT& 203 |
Quarter 5 ACCT 112 (W, Sp) BT 240 (F, W) ACCT 230 (W) |
Quarter 6 ACCT 250 (Sp) BUS& 201 BUS 110D |