Students
An accounting career can be rewarding and challenging at the same time. Accountants work in businesses large and small, public agencies and in educational institutions. They own their own businesses as tax preparers and advisors or business consultants. Regardless of the positions they hold, they are the people who know where the money is.
At Utah Career College (UCC) Online, we offer training in accounting that prepares students for rewarding careers. As graduates, they are ready to take several certification exams. Employers and clients know that job applicants with degrees and certifications are serious about the accounting field. To learn how our online accounting degree can help you succeed, contact UCC Online to speak with a representative. Call us at 877-609-8889.
Careers for graduates with accounting degrees
Our online program prepares students for positions such as the following:
- Bookkeeper
- Tax advisor
- Tax preparer
- Management accountant
- Payroll specialist
- Accounts receivable and payable clerk
- Billing specialist
- Business consultant
They are also ready to take advantage of opportunities for further education in the accounting field.
Online accounting at UCC
A student at UCC Online can complete an associate degree in Accounting and Tax Specialist within 18 months of full time study. This degree program was developed with the help of accounting and business professionals who know what skills employers look for. Our graduates are also ready to take certification exams offered by the Accreditation Council for Accountancy and Taxation (ACAT).
Why become an accountant?
Organizations need accountants in good times and bad. The demand for people with knowledge of accounting and taxation remains strong even during an economic downturn or recession. When the economy is struggling, businesses need accountants to monitor expenditures and income to remaining profitable. When the economy is expanding, accountants are needed to track growing business activity.
Characteristics of a good accountant
A successful accountant is more than a person with good math skills, although that is important. A good accountant must be able to explain what the numbers mean. A good accountant can provide advice about the future of an organization and help with planning. Finally, a good accountant is an ethical person who ensures that all applicable laws and regulations are followed. Employers rely on accountants for all these things. It’s more than adding and subtracting.
Contact us for more information
If you’ve been thinking about a degree in accounting, contact UCC Online. Call us at 877-609-8889 to learn about a distance learning program that can get you started on a great career.