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Program Duration: 2 Year Program
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Degree Type: Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)
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Total Credit Hours: 62
About This Program
Our Accounting program will teach you the math, organization and communication skills necessary for beginning a career as a junior accountant, accounting trainee, accounts receivable or accounts payable technician, or tax examiner.
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Program Entry Requirements
This program is open to interested students. Students who have not yet demonstrated readiness for MATH 151 or higher, either by placing at the MATH 161 level or above or by passing FNMT 118: Intermediate Algebra with a grade of "C" or better, will need to pass FNMT 118 with a grade of "C" or better before taking MATH 151. Students who take FNMT 118: Intermediate Algebra will need 65 credits to graduate.
Program of Study and Graduation Requirements
A minimum of 62 credits and a grade point average of 2.0 ("C" average) are required for graduation.
General Education Requirements
All general education requirements necessary for graduation are met through the courses in the program as indicated above. Students who wish to take courses that differ from the general education courses indicated above must complete a course substitution request form. To access the form, login to the MyCCP portal, and in the Student tab, under Electronic Forms, click on the Records and Registration Forms link, then choose Request For Course Substitution Of Graduation Requirement link. A more detailed explanation of the College's general education requirements is also available.
Launch Your Career in Accounting
- Accountant and Auditors - est. salary $89,547
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks - est. salary $47,910
- Credit Analyst - est. salary $98,921
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk - est. salary $50,407
Career Outlook
Median Salary of a Financial Manager
Number of Jobs in the Region
10-year Job Outlook in the Region for Financial Managers
Financial Managers
Direct and coordinate financial activities of workers in a branch, office, or department of an establishment, such as branch bank, brokerage firm, risk and insurance department, or credit department.
Starting Pay: $90,000
Typical Tasks
- Establish and maintain relationships with individual or business customers or provide assistance with problems these customers may encounter.
- Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of workers in branches, offices, or departments of establishments, such as branch banks, brokerage firms, risk and insurance departments, or credit departments.
- Recruit staff members.
- Prepare operational or risk reports for management analysis.
- Evaluate data pertaining to costs to plan budgets.
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