As a paraprofessional in the accounting field, the accounting assistant analyzes and interprets the essential information about the operations of a business and contributes vitally to important policies and decisions. An accounting assistant should have above-average aptitude for working with numbers and the ability to concentrate and communicate. Accounting affords a continuing challenge to creative, alert minds. All students graduating from this program must have a minimum grade of 2.0 in each of the accounting, economics and general business required courses. Students must also have a 2.0 cumulative minimum grade point average in all required courses in this program. This degree is non-transferable to a four-year university. Students working toward the Associate of Arts for transfer to a four-year institution should consult individually with an adviser or counselor for planning the AA program. For information on AA requirements, refer to the degree and certificate requirements section of the Spokane College's catalog.