Accountants and auditors gather, analyze, and ensure the accuracy of financial information. Strong growth in accounting jobs throughout the next decade is expected to occur due to the growing number of new businesses and stricter accounting and auditing regulations. Growth will be slightly slowed in some sectors because many individuals and small businesses may choose to use special accounting software. Even people who use the software, however, will still need to contact accountants for various financial needs.

Four major specialties make up the accounting industry. About eleven percent of public accountants own their own businesses, and others work for accounting firms. Their clients are either individuals or businesses. Management accountants work for corporations as part of the company’s management team, checking the company’s financial records as well as developing budgets and providing cost analysis information. Government accountants maintain and inspect records of government agencies. Internal auditors usually work for a company to ensure that the company’s financial information and records are accurate. 

Course Titles

06.41600 Business Essentials

07.41100 Principles of Accounting I 

07.41200 Principles of Accounting II

Administrative/Information Support Career Pathway

07.44110 Computer Applications 1 

07.48110 Computer Applications 2

Optional Business and Computer Science Electives

07.46210 Business Procedures

11.43100 Web Page Design