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Below is a quick overview of our accounting degrees, certificates and courses with associated links to the PCC catalog. A common question in accounting is "What option is best for me?" The great news is that you can start with the shortest certificate (one term) and explore how you like accounting before you make this decision. This is because our accounting degrees and certificates build on each other and are described as highly stackable. We strongly recommend working with a business program academic advisor to navigate your journey.
Transfer Associate Degree: Associate of Science Oregon Transfer in Business - If you're planning on a four year degree in accounting through an Oregon public university, this degree was designed for this purpose, but it's essential to see an academic advisor to map your individual plan. This Indeed article provides information about employment with this degree.
If you already have a bachelor’s degree in any area and are interested in CPA certification, a post-baccalaureate certificate in accounting is a great option. Portland State University offers a post-bac certificate program. Please contact our business program academic advisors for how you can fulfill your prerequisites for this program at PCC.
Associate Degree: Accounting - a well-rounded preparation for a wide variety of accounting employment opportunities not requiring four year degrees.
Accounting Clerk One Year Certificate - a stream-lined accounting curriculum not including these courses from the associates degree: managerial accounting, financial management, business law, management fundamentals, nonprofit financial management & accounting, introduction to investments, income tax, economics or business ethics.
Accelerated Accounting Certificate - a less than one year certificate that does not include these courses from the one-year clerk certificate: introduction to business, introduction to business technology, business communication, human relations or accounting capstone.
Entry Level Accounting Clerk Certificate - a four course, one term option through PCC's Career Pathways program.
Below is a summary of the coursework by degree and certificate:
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