What is Accounting?
Accounting is the system of recording, analyzing, interpreting, and communicating financial information. It's essentially the language of business, used to understand an organization's financial health and performance. In our program, you'll learn how to analyze, record, and communicate financial information. You'll explore core accounting principles, master essential software, and gain practical experience through case studies and real-world simulations.
Why Study Accounting?
- Accounting is a high-demand field offering stable career paths with competitive salaries and benefits.
- Graduates are sought-after by businesses of all sizes, playing a vital role in financial decision-making.
- Sharpen your analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail, all essential for success in accounting.
- Pursue rewarding paths in various sectors, including public, corporate, and government accounting.
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Degrees and Certificates Offered
Accounting, AB
Overview
This major is designed for students wishing to work in the field of Accounting on completion of the Associate of Business degree. Graduates of this degree/major are qualified to work as a paraprofessional in most areas of accounting, such as financial reporting, cost accounting, governmental accounting, and tax preparation. Typically, paraprofessionals work under the supervision of a professional accountant, but may be doing essentially the same type of work. Job titles include bookkeeper, accounting clerk, and tax preparer, among others.
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Admissions Requirements
LCC is an open enrollment college serving all those who are excited to learn. Applicants seeking financial aid must possess a high school diploma or GED.
Career Information
The occupations listed below may require education beyond an Associate Degree. Please see Career Coach for specific career requirements.
*Please note that data shared on this page is provided by Lightcast are estimates only, may require education beyond the certificate or associate degree granted by LCC, and are no guarantee of employment. LCC advises that you rely on your own due diligence in choosing a field of study.
Transferability
General education requirements may differ from one institution to another. Contact your preferred institutions and plan their general education requirements accordingly with an LCC advisor.
Accounting, CA
Overview
Certificate holders qualify for clerical-level accounting positions that frequently include the need for general office skills in addition to accounting. Job titles include billing clerk, bookkeeper, payroll clerk, accounts payable clerk, and accounts receivable clerk.
PROGRAM DETAILS
Admissions Requirements
LCC is an open enrollment college serving all those who are excited to learn. Applicants seeking financial aid must possess a high school diploma or GED.
Career Information
The occupations listed below may require education beyond an Associate Degree. Please see Career Coach for specific career requirements.
*Please note that data shared on this page is provided by Lightcast are estimates only, may require education beyond the certificate or associate degree granted by LCC, and are no guarantee of employment. LCC advises that you rely on your own due diligence in choosing a field of study.
Accounting CPA Exam Preparation, AB
Overview
This degree focuses on helping students with a Bachelor Degree, outside the field of accounting, learn the material to pass the Uniform Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Examination, and provides them with the classes needed to start a career as a professional accountant. The program prepares students for success in all realms of accounting, including careers as an auditor, tax professional, cost accountant, governmental accountant, financial analyst, and many more.
Download Curriculum PDFPROGRAM DETAILS
Admissions Requirements
LCC is an open enrollment college serving all those who are excited to learn. Applicants seeking financial aid must possess a high school diploma or GED.
Career Information
The occupations listed below may require education beyond an Associate Degree. Please see Career Coach for specific career requirements.
*Please note that data shared on this page is provided by Lightcast are estimates only, may require education beyond the certificate or associate degree granted by LCC, and are no guarantee of employment. LCC advises that you rely on your own due diligence in choosing a field of study.
Transferability
General education requirements may differ from one institution to another. Contact your preferred institutions and plan their general education requirements accordingly with an LCC advisor.
Bookkeeping, CC
Overview
A program in teach-out means that students with that declared major who are currently completing the program requirements will be allowed a specified amount of time to complete these requirements, and other students will not be able to declare/receive this certificate.
Business, GA
Overview
This degree is designed for students wishing to work in any Business-related field. The degree includes a common set of courses applicable to all Business majors and for all transfer institutions. Students beginning their college study in this degree program are encouraged to work with academic and program advisors throughout their first few semesters of study to determine their specific major area and transfer destination (if transfer is a goal). Students may select the Business Transfer Studies degree geared to any transfer major, including Economics, or a specific Associate in Business major (Accounting, Business Administration, Financial Institutions, Human Resource Management, Insurance and Risk Management, International Business, Management, Marketing), which prepares students to work in the field on completion of the Associate degree and may also allow transfer to specific institutions.
DOWNLOAD CURRICULUM PDFAdmissions Requirements
LCC is an open enrollment college serving all those who are excited to learn. Applicants seeking financial aid must possess a high school diploma or GED.
Career Information
The occupations listed below may require education beyond an Associate Degree. Please see Career Coach for specific career requirements.
*Please note that data shared on this page is provided by Lightcast are estimates only, may require education beyond the certificate or associate degree granted by LCC, and are no guarantee of employment. LCC advises that you rely on your own due diligence in choosing a field of study.
Transferability
General education requirements may differ from one institution to another. Contact your preferred institutions and plan their general education requirements accordingly with an LCC advisor.
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Accounting Program
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Phone: 517-483-1522