Accounting

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Topics of Study

In Accounting you will learn to:

• Do general and specialized accounting
• Understand accounting principles and theory
• Do financial, managerial, and cost accounting
• Do budgets and taxes
• Understand accounting laws, auditing, reports, and statements
• Use accounting computer programs, and do accounting research
• Follow industry standards and ethics
• Do accounting for profit, non-profit, and public organizations

Degrees

The following certificate(s)/degree(s) in Accounting will prepare you for jobs like the ones listed:

• Certificate or 2-year degree: accounting technician, bookkeeper
• 4-Year degree: most accounting positions; bachelor's degree and passing an exam is required to become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• More than 4 years: Master's Degree in accounting or business administration required for advanced jobs