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.
Next Steps
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Career Outlook in Michigan
| Career Title |
Median Salary |
Annual Openings |
| Accountants and Auditors |
$78,479 |
3,677 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks |
$48,678 |
4,945 |
| Budget Analysts |
$96,429 |
74 |
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What do Accountants and Auditors do?
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Prepare detailed reports on audit findings.
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Report to management about asset utilization and audit results, and recommend changes in operations and financial activities.
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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?
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Reading Comprehension:
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
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Critical Thinking:
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
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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.