BAS in Accounting

What is BAS?

A Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) is a four-year degree designed to build on a technical associate degree.

Combine your associate degree with upper-division credits to earn a bachelor’s degree in Accounting! Although any associate degree may be used, ideal associate degrees for the BAS in Accounting include the Accounting, AAA degree or the Associate in Business, AB-DTA/MRP degree. 

Why Earn a BAS in Accounting at Green River?

Green River’s BAS in Accounting program provides excellent instruction, affordable tuition, convenient locations, and flexible scheduling so you can keep your job while you complete the program and advance your career.

Learn the practical skills accounting industry employers are looking for:

• Technical skills: Microsoft Excel®, QuickBooks®, payroll accounting, individual and business income taxation, and beginning through advanced accounting principles and practices for recording transactions, preparing financial statements, and making management decisions. Also cost accounting, finance, auditing, accounting information systems and controls, and a strong focus on data and business analytics skills.
• Soft skills: communication, critical thinking, work readiness, and skills to help foster diverse, equitable, and inclusive teams and organizations.

Interested in Becoming a CPA or CMA?

This degree puts you on the right track! You will be prepared for employment in the accounting field and for entry into a master’s degree program if you wish to continue your studies. Graduates of this program may be eligible to take the CPA (Certified Public Accountant) Exam and/or CMA (Certified Management Accountant) Exam in Washington State.

To qualify for the CPA or CMA licensure you must meet the requirements in the following three areas: education, exam, experience

Some program graduates will be eligible to take the CPA and/or CMA exam upon graduation. Students may need additional college credits and work experience hours in the field before they are eligible to apply for the CPA or CMA license or take the exams.

For information on becoming a CPA, visit the Washington State Board of Accountancy website.

For information on becoming a CMA, visit the Institute of Management Accountants website.

Employment Outlook

Information on Careers and Earnings

Potential careers: Accountant, cost accountant, tax accountant, managerial accountant, forensic accountant, auditor, financial auditor, internal auditor, management advisory services consultant, and financial analyst

Information about the accountants and auditors occupation:

Occupational Outlook Handbook - https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/accountants-and-auditors.htm

Job details and earnings:

Washington Career Bridge - https://www.careerbridge.wa.gov/Detail_Occupation.aspx?soc=132011&cmd=clusterc&cid=6

CareerOneStop - https://www.careeronestop.org/site-search.aspx?keyword=accountant