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Accounting and Finance: Accounting
Concentration: Accounting
A25800A (Associate Degree) C25800A, C25800B, C25800C, C25800D (Certificates)
The Accounting and Finance program at McDowell Tech is designed to give you a strong foundation in the principles and practices of accounting, preparing you for diverse and rewarding careers. This is where you begin to understand the pivotal role of accounting in every business, from small startups to global corporations.
A Comprehensive Curriculum for Real-World Expertise
Our program allows you to engage in a comprehensive curriculum that includes business law, finance, management, and economics, honed with practical skills in communication, computer applications, and critical thinking. It's a curriculum that not only educates but also prepares you to face real-world financial challenges with confidence and competence.
Diverse Opportunities in the Financial World: With a degree from McDowell Tech, you open doors to a myriad of career opportunities. Whether it’s working in tax preparation, assisting in a CPA firm, or managing finances in non-profit organizations, our program equips you for success. Graduates are well-positioned for roles in Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and Tax Preparation, among others, across various industries.
From Classroom to Career: Our graduates don’t just find jobs; they step into careers that span a diverse range of industries. From traditional office settings to dynamic roles in entertainment and sports, the skills you gain at MTCC translate into real-world success. It's not just about getting a degree; it’s about building a career path that’s as unique as your ambitions.
Start Your Professional Accounting Journey: If you’re ready to turn your interest in numbers into a successful career, McDowell Tech is the place to start. Send us a message using the form below to discover more about how our Accounting and Finance program can set you on the path to professional growth and achievement. Join us at McDowell Tech, where your future in accounting and finance awaits.
Potential Careers
Graduates should qualify for entry-level accounting positions in many types of organizations including Accounting firms, small businesses, manufacturing firms, banks, hospitals, school systems, and governmental agencies. With work experience and additional education, an individual may advance in the accounting profession. Most jobs found upon graduation are entry level Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Tax preparer and general bookkeeping. The employer’s that hire our students run from traditional office work or manufacturing, to working with NASCAR or touring with a rock band. We have former students work in all these fields.
Work Areas
We have former students working in tax preparation, in local government positions; Private Practice CPA firms; and several Non Profit organizations.
$30,000 - $35,000
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