What is a Degree or Certification in Accounting or Bookkeeping?
A degree or certificate program in Accounting or Bookkeeping prepares students for careers in financial reporting and related fields by introducing them to the basics of such skills as budgeting, auditing and data analysis. A degree program with emphasis in both Accounting and Bookkeeping generally leads to conferral of an associate degree. However, because many accounting careers require a bachelor’s degree or higher, students hoping to become accountants should pursue a 4-year or even master’s degree program to increase their employability. Graduates of a Bookkeeping or Accounting degree program can be found working as accountants, bookkeepers or, with additional training, budget analysts.
