Accounting
Associate in Science
Program Details
The Accounting Program enables students to demonstrate an understanding of basic accounting principles and procedures, as well as the role of accounting and bookkeeping within various business organizations. They will be able to analyze, process and report financial information within established manual and computerized protocols. Finally, they will understand the importance of ethics and social responsibility in the accounting profession.Study in accounting leads to a variety of employment opportunities in organizations in the public and private sectors of the economy. Upon completion of the associate degree, students will be prepared for entry-level positions within organizations, able to transfer to a baccalaureate program, or possess the rudimentary information necessary to start their own businesses.
Additional Requirements
Additional Information Link: https://www.venturacollege.edu/departments/academic/accountingAccounting Pathways
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Featured Careers
Find your calling. Explore high-earning careers with entry-level data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Accountants & Auditors
Bachelor's degree, High school diploma/GED
- Job growth: Stable
- Low salary: 60,510
- High salary: 134,640
- Average salary: 87930
Brokerage Clerks
High school diploma/GED, Certificate after high school
- Job growth: Rising
- Low salary: 34,600
- High salary: 72,660
- Average salary: 49210
Credit Analysts
Bachelor's degree
- Job growth: Rising
- Low salary: 53,420
- High salary: 171,540
- Average salary: 90400
All Careers in Accounting (16)
| Credit Analysts | Bachelor's degree | Rising | 90,400 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fraud Examiners, Investigators & Analysts | Bachelor's degree | Rising | 90,400 |
| Accountants & Auditors | Bachelor's degree, High school diploma/GED | Stable | 87,930 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | Bachelor's degree, High school diploma/GED | Stable | 87,930 |
| Treasurers & Controllers | Bachelor's degree, High school diploma/GED | Stable | 87,930 |
| Credit Authorizers, Checkers, & Clerks | Bachelor's degree | Declining | 80,970 |
| Credit Counselors | Bachelor's degree | Declining | 80,970 |
| Financial & Investment Analysts | Bachelor's degree | Declining | 80,970 |
| Loan Interviewers & Clerks | Bachelor's degree | Declining | 80,970 |
| Loan Officers | Bachelor's degree | Declining | 80,970 |
| New Accounts Clerks | Bachelor's degree, High school diploma/GED | Declining | 62,940 |
| Securities, Commodities, & Financial Services Sales Agents | Bachelor's degree, High school diploma/GED | Declining | 62,940 |
| Tax Examiners & Collectors, & Revenue Agents | High school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degree | Stable | 50,560 |
| Brokerage Clerks | High school diploma/GED, Certificate after high school | Rising | 49,210 |
| Office Clerks, General | High school diploma/GED, Certificate after high school | Rising | 49,210 |
| Payroll & Timekeeping Clerks | High school diploma/GED, Certificate after high school | Rising | 49,210 |
