Accounting - Cottey College

Accounting from Cottey College is a Campus Associate Accountancy degree that prepares you for a Accounting career. Cottey's Business Department provides students with the business core courses needed for transfer to a college of business in the fields of accounting, business administration, finance, human resource management, management and marketing. The business core also prepares for transfer to programs with a major in economics or a specialization in international business. There is a wide variation among colleges and universities for the degree requirements in these fields. Students are assisted in planning schedules to fit as closely as possible with the needs of their particular fields of study and transfer institutions. Career Opportunities More than one in five bachelor's degrees is earned in business and one quarter of all master's degrees are in business. The main subject areas in business are topics that every student can benefit from. The business major encompasses a very broad field. A school of business in a large university may offer majors in accounting , business administration, business management, entrepreneurial studies, finance, international business, marketing, and business law. Plus, most majors are required to have introductory courses in most of these areas. The accounting major preparesstudents to gather, record, analyze, interpret, and communicate financial information about an individual's or an organization's performance and risks. To become a CPA (Certified Public Accountant), students must pass the national CPA exam and meet the certification requirements of the state where you practice. Most states require professional work experience, like an internship, and 150 semester credit hours to be eligible to take the CPA exam. Accounting graduates find employment as accountants, auditors, bankers, financial analysts, financial planners, claims adjusters, systems analysts, import brokers, controllers, FBI agents, international trade specialists, or underwriters. View more details on Cottey College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Accountancy courses.