Introductory Governmental Accounting Part I

Quarters
Fall Open
Location
Olympia
Class Standing
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Daniel Ferguson

This course introduces the foundational principles of accounting within governmental contexts. Content will cover essential terminology and practices such as debits and credits, normal balances, and real versus nominal accounts. Students will explore the structure and function of a general ledger and chart of accounts, with hands-on exercises in preparing journal entries and financial statements. The course also covers cash, accrual, and modified accrual basis accounting and provides an overview of common accounting software used in governmental settings. Students will come away with a solid grasp of introductory governmental accounting principles and practices.

This is the first of three courses that comprise the Governmental Accounting Certificate at Evergreen. Courses must be taken in sequential order.

Anticipated Credit Equivalencies:

4 - Introduction to Accounting

Registration

Academic Details

This offering is connected to the Governmental Accounting Certificate at Evergreen. For more information visit: https://www.evergreen.edu/academics/professional-continuing-education/g…

Governmental accounting, public administration

4
25
Sophomore
Junior
Senior

Schedule

Fall
2025
Open
Remote (F)

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Evening
Schedule Details
Olympia