An individual can work for a large international accounting firm or a small local accounting firm, a corporation or small business, a government agency or non-profit organization, or a college or university. Accounting is also an excellent foundation for starting your own practice or company. If an individual works for an accounting firm, he or she may deal with clients in a wide range of industries, examining financial records or providing tax advice. If an individual works directly for a company, he or she could be involved in everything from advising on how to increase profits to analyzing future financing needs.
Accounting requires a diverse array of skills, aptitudes, and technologies.
An individual should have strong problem-solving abilities, excellent oral and written communication skills, and technical skills. The Associate in Arts and Sciences degree with a major in Accounting is designed for students planning to continue their education at a four-year college or university. Check the program requirements of the school to which you are transferring and with an accounting advisor to assure that core requirements for transfer are met. No D credit is allowed in accounting classes for accounting majors. By taking both Econ 111 and 112, you have filled the General Education Social Science requirement.