Accounting - Bachelor's
Accounting Overview
Do you enjoy using logic, mathematics, and analytical skills to solve problems? A career in Accounting could be the right move for you!
In 1.5 years, through our year-round schedule, you could earn your Associate's degree in Computer and Information Science with a concentration in Accounting.
As organizations continue to computerize their financial records, many accounting professionals are using specialized computer accounting software. This has enabled role expansion in areas such as:
- Payroll
- Human Resources
- Receivables
- Inventory Control
- Purchasing
- Billing
This program provides students with the essential theory and hands-on knowledge and skills necessary for entry-level employment in the field of accounting.
What You Can Learn in Accounting
Students learn accounting procedures in both manual and computerized settings. They operate in the Windows environment and process information using:
- Accounting Software Applications including Spreadsheets
- Word Processing Software Applications
- The program focuses on:
- Transaction Analysis
- Journals and Ledgers
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Payroll Processing and Bank Reconciliation
- Quickbooks Accounting Program and Excel Spreadsheet for Accounting
- Financial Statement Preparation and Analysis
- Associate Degree graduates may sit for the Advanced Bookkeeper exam.
Where You Can Go in Accounting
Regardless of the size of organization or type of industry, there is a need for an accounting function. ECPI graduates are equipped to fill a variety of entry-level positions. As they continue to progress and advance within the organization, they can take on additional responsibilities in more advanced positions.
Career Fields
Contact ECPI Today to learn more about the following career fields:
- Accounting - Bachelor's
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*Fields may vary by location
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