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Accountants are in charge of the financial accounting and auditing actions of a business, such as control the books, payroll, tax compliance, and the like. If you're great with numbers and a disciplined self-starter, then our accounting degree program can lead to profitable career path that may be right for you.
You will study all aspects in either our Washington, D.C. or Northern Virginia accounting school, including auditing, cost accounting, and individual and corporate taxation. You will also sharpen your ability to work with accounting information systems. Our four-year, Accounting Bachelor Degree Program consists of focused accounting courses as well as related business subjects and general studies. The accounting program is intended to prepare students for entry-level positions in public accounting firms and equally challenging positions in private, governmental and nonprofit organizations. Our accounting degree program consists of extensive specialized accounting courses as well as related business subjects and general studies. The program is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in public accounting firms and similarly challenging positions in private, governmental and nonprofit organizations. The accounting degree program is available at both our Washington DC campus and our Herndon Virginia campus.
Bachelors Degree in Accounting: Career Opportunities
Positions include staff accountants in public accounting firms, or in finance, tax or cost departments. Students are also prepared for graduate study and for professional certifications. Accounting students develop proficiency in information technology while pursuing a rigorous program of accounting.
With new federal accounting and auditing laws with increased degree requirements have created a shortage of accountants. As a result, accountants were the most in-demand of all college grads in 2005. According to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of accountants and auditors is expected to grow faster than average for all occupations through the year 2014. An increase in the number of businesses, changing financial laws and regulations, and increased scrutiny of company finances will drive growth. Regardless of your position, anticipate a rewarding career in accounting if you choose this degree program.
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