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Accounting

A.A.S.
Certificate

Do you love solving problems and like consistency?

Accounting may be a good fit for you! TCC’s Accounting program prepares students for employment in a wide variety of business accounting environments.

Degrees & Certificates

The Opportunities Add Up

Accounting majors find employment in every sector of the job market, and this major serves as a starting point for a huge variety of careers. As an accounting major, you might: 

  • Become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • Perform accounting or bookkeeping functions for a corporation, non-profit, or government entity
  • Serve as CFO of a corporation, non-profit, or government entity
  • Specialize in assisting individuals or businesses complete tax returns
  • Manage financial investments for clients
  • Perform financial audits

Top Transfer Options

The Industries

  • Social Services
  • Financial Services
  • Government
  • State Agencies

The Careers

Accountant

Examine, analyze, and interpret accounting records to prepare financial statements, give advice, or audit and evaluate statements prepared by others.

Financial Manager

Plan, direct, or coordinate accounting, investing, banking, insurance, securities, and other financial activities of a branch, office, or department of an establishment.

Financial Analyst

Conduct quantitative analyses of information involving investment programs or financial data of public or private institutions, including valuation of businesses.

Financial Advisor

Advise clients on financial plans using knowledge of tax and investment strategies, securities, insurance, pension plans, and real estate.

From Our Students

The knowledge and skills learned in TCC will definitely help you be an excellent accountant and maybe become a CPA."

"Vivi" Wei Yan

Accounting Graduate
 
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Support for Success & Well-Being

Tuition & Payment

TCC is typically 1/3 the cost of a state university. Find out about how much college costs so you can plan for your finances.

Financial Aid

Nearly 60 percent of all TCC students receive some kind of financial aid to help pay for school. We can help you make an investment in your education.

Ways to Pay

There are resources to help you pay for college, including scholarships, grants, workforce education funding, student emergency funds, and much more.

Veterans Benefits

Service members, military veterans, and their families have unique needs when it comes to furthering their educational goals.