Accounting, AAS

Accounting, AAS

Do you like solving problems and working with numbers? A career in accounting is for you.

This program prepares students for jobs with duties assigned to a beginning accountant such as verifying additions, checking audits, postings, and vouchers, analyzing accounts, and preparing financial statements. Many of the courses transfer to four-year colleges, including programs at Eastern Michigan University, Madonna University, and Walsh College. If the primary goal is to transfer into a bachelor's of business administration program in accounting, consider the Business Transfer program.

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Why Choose WCC?

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Career Outlook in Michigan

Career Title Median Salary Annual Openings
Accountants and Auditors $77,464 3,570
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,444 5,128
Budget Analysts $91,832 57

What do Accountants and Auditors do?

  • Prepare detailed reports on audit findings.
  • Report to management about asset utilization and audit results, and recommend changes in operations and financial activities.
  • Collect and analyze data to detect deficient controls, duplicated effort, extravagance, fraud, or non-compliance with laws, regulations, and management policies.

What skills do Accountants and Auditors have?

  • Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  • Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
  • Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Did You Know?

Programs for Accountants and Auditors can lead to other interesting professions, including:


How much does it cost?

WCC is consistently rated one of the most affordable colleges in the country. Check out the Tuition Rates and see how WCC compares to peer institutions.

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