About
Enroll in Highline College’s Accounting program and you will learn the practical skills you need to succeed in today’s competitive business environment. Whether you are new to the field, or want to build additional skills for your current job, Highline’s two-year degree and three-quarter certificate can help get you there.
The Accounting degree and certificate are designed to prepare you for entry level accounting jobs or to enhance your skills.
Students have the opportunity to prepare income tax returns through the annual Highline College/AARP Tax-Aide program.
Professional Associations
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants is the national, professional organization for Certified Public Accountants. Its mission is to provide members with the resources, information, and leadership that enable them to provide services to benefit the public as well as employers and clients.
American Society of Women Accountants (ASWA) Tacoma Chapter
The mission of ASWA is to enable women in all accounting and related fields to achieve their full personal, professional and economic potential and to contribute to the future development of their profession.
Institute of Management Accountants (IMA)
The Institute of Management Accountants is the leading organization dedicated to management accounting and finance professionals. IMA members are leaders, managers, and decision makers in management accounting and financial management.
Washington State Board of Accountancy (WSBA)
The mission of the Washington State Board of Accountancy is to promote the dependability of information which is used for assessing the status or performance of commercial and noncommercial enterprises, whether public, private or governmental; and to protect the public interest.