ABOUT THIS PROGRAM

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ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE

All industries require personnel with accounting skills. The Accounting instructional program at CCCC focuses on many business functions and emphasizes learning Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Students successfully completing the Accounting Program can expect to gain knowledge and skills like analyzing financial and non-financial business data, interpreting data for reporting purposes, using applicable accounting standards, forming recommendations for business leadership based upon proper data analysis, demonstrating acceptable written communication skills, updating manual and computerized accounting records using journals and ledgers, preparing financial statements and reports for internal and external use, and other necessary skills to enter an accounting-based environment.

POSSIBLE JOB TITLES: • Accounts Payable/Receivable • Income Tax Preparer • Payroll Specialist • Budget Analyst MEDIAN SALARY: $36,500 annually (accounts payable/receivable); $38,390 annually (income tax preparer) BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS CLUSTER WEBSITE: bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/ home.htm

JOB PLACEMENT OF RECENT GRADUATES OF THIS PROGRAM: • COTY • H&R Block • Local CPA Firms SKILLS/APTITUDES NEEDED FOR PROGRAM: • General business knowledge • Communication skills • Customer service orientation

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DEGREE(S)

DIPLOMA(S)

CERTIFICATE(S)

TRANSFER OPTIONS

ADDITIONAL COSTS OF PROGRAM

STATE LICENSURE/EXAMS/INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS

ADDITIONAL ADMISSIONS PROCESS

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Associate in Applied Science in Accounting (A25100; Lee Main Campus - Day Program, Selected Evening; Distance Education) – Five semesters (summer included)

Diploma in Accounting (D25100; Lee Main Campus - Day Program, Selected Evening; Distance Education) – Three semesters (summer included)

Certificate in: Income Tax Preparer (C25100T0), Payroll Accounting (C25100P0), Small Business (C25100S1) (LMC - Day Program, Selected Evening; Distance Education); Short term: Notary Public

Yes – University of North Carolina System (contact the program lead below to discuss transfer options further)

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Martin Haley, Lead Instructor, Accounting:

(919) 718-7272 or mhaley@cccc.edu