Future:
Still one of the
fastest growing professions, accounting graduates remain in high
demand. The accounting profession today is changing at a
dramatic and rapid pace. The demand for individuals skilled in
accounting is expected to increase further as managers rely more on
accounting information to make business decisions. If you're looking
for a career with great flexibility and skills that are extremely
portable, a career in accounting is for you!
Pathways:
At
SCC, accounting students may choose one of three pathways:
Four-year
path, Associate of Arts Degree:
The two-year
Associate of Arts transfer degree with an emphasis in pre-business
will provide you with a good foundation before continuing your
education in accounting at a four-year institution. The Associate
of Arts transfer degree parallels the first two years of a business
degree at four-year institutions. With a bachelor's degree, students
can look forward to earning certifications such as: (Click
here to see the required general education courses.)
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
- Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Certified Financial Manager (CFM)
Two-year
path, Associate of Applied Science Degree--Accounting
Option:
This degree with
the accounting option will aid students in developing skills,
knowledge, and aptitudes related to the field of accounting.
Graduates are prepared to seek employment in paraprofessional
accounting, senior level bookkeeping, or junior level accounting
positions. (Click
here to see the required courses.)
Certificate of Achievement:
This certificate
program prepares students for such entry-level positions as
accounting clerks or bookkeepers. It is primarily available for
those students who are currently employed and want to acquire or
upgrade skills in accounting. (Click
here to see the required courses.)
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What our
students are saying. . .
"I chose SCC because I wanted to finish my
first two years of college at a smaller school before transferring
to a four-year university.
My classes are smaller so I have a lot of
interaction with my instructors. I feel like they really care. I
enjoy my business classes because they all seem to interrelate which
makes the subject matter more real."
--Ashley Wright,
Student
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