Accounting
If you love numbers, attention to detail and accuracy, Clover Park Technical College's Accounting Program can prepare you to understand the process of identifying, measuring and communicating economic information.
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Our next program info session for Accounting is October 12 at 3 p.m. in Building 11, Room 144 . Come meet the instructors, see the classrooms, and learn how you can get started!
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We recommend that you start in fall or spring quarter with instructor permission.
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For program costs, visit the Tuition and Fees page.
Costs are estimated and are not guarantees.
You can learn more about financial aid and scholarships right here. Or view our full tuition & fees breakdown.
How Long It Takes
Bookkeeping Clerk Certificate: 3 quarters.
Accounting Degree: 6 quarters
All program lengths are estimates and are not guarantees.
Potential Careers
Bookkeeping Clerk
In Washington, median pay for bookkeeping clerks is $30,900 per year.
Fiscal Technicians
In Washington, median pay for fiscal technicians is $39,400 per year.
This is not a guarantee of employment or a certain wage. Full career data available at careerinfo.net
What You'll Learn
- How to prepare and analyze basic and advanced financial statements according to industry standards.
- How to prepare payroll, access forms, and prepare tax reports according to industry standards.
- How to access information, analyze source documents, and record accounting transactions using common practices.
Stories About Our Accounting Program
One of the best places to spend a sunny Friday afternoon is in a park enjoying the warm weather and building relationships. That’s how a group of Clover Park Technical College students, faculty and staff spent several hours on Friday, July 29, offering free haircuts, face painting and numerous other activities to local residents at Lakewood’s Springbrook Park.
After Leslie Potts rediscovered her love of math, she enrolled in CPTC's Accounting Program to pursue a career as an accountant.
After almost two decades in the workforce, Michael Kizer enrolled at CPTC to prepare for a career as a business owner.
Degrees & Certificates
Within our Accounting Program, we offer both an Accounting Degree and a Bookkeeping Clerk certificate.
Bookkeeping Clerk Certificate
Type: Certificate
Avg. # of Quarters: 3
Accounting Degree (AAT or AAS-T)
Type: AAT or AAS-T Degree
Avg. # of Quarters: 6
Meet the Instructors
Lucy Dorum
Lucy Dorum has an associate’s degree from Fort Steilacoom Community College (now Pierce College) and a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Western Washington University. She has 35 years of experience, including experience at a print shop, medical office and several civic groups. She has been teaching at Clover Park Technical College for 25 years. Contact Lucy Dorumlucy.dorum@cptc.edu
253-589-5621
Suzanne Cooke
Suzanne Cooke has an associate’s degree from Clover Park Technical College and a bachelor’s degree in finance from Texas A&M University. She has 17 years of experience in the finance industry, including work with consumer loans, mortgage loans and as a controller. She has been teaching at Clover Park Technical College for five years. Contact Suzanne Cookesuzanne.cooke@cptc.edu
253-589-5691