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Accounting

Degree Type: Diploma (DIP)
Location: Albert Lea, Online D2L/Web Enhanced
Program Starts: Fall, Spring
Total Credits: 64
Course Plan: Two Year
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Do you enjoy problem solving and using technology in a business setting? Accounting might be your dream job. This highly-respected profession can earn well-deserved prestige and public confidence. People rely on accountants to examine, analyze, and interpret accounting data for the purpose of giving advice and preparing financial statements. Accountants also perform many other tasks vital to management such as preparing state and federal tax returns, and other reports. Responsibilities may also be in business management areas such as budgeting and controlling costs. Accountants perform duties manually and with computer assistance. The use of technology helps teach accounting skills while gaining the computer expertise required to succeed in today's competitive business environment. Plenty of individual attention in small classes, plus a friendly atmosphere, add up to a smooth transition into the job market.


Employment Outlook

Riverland Accounting graduates are well prepared to launch rewarding careers with excellent potential for advancement. Most students who complete an AAS Accounting degree or Accounting diploma are successful at finding jobs following graduation. The AAS is a degree designed for employment or transfer to a BAS program. A public accountant can offer a variety of services including tax work and consulting to the general public for a fee. Private accountants work exclusively for one employer. Many certifications are also available. A Riverland advisor will be happy to discuss the best route for your career path.
Program Fees
Number of Credits:
64
$162.00
Estimated Total Tuition Cost:
$10,368.00
$1450.00
n/a
Faculty & Advisors
Daniel Wirkus, MBA, CPA 379-3324 dan.wirkus@riverland.edu
Kim Hansen, MS, CPA 379-3342 kim.hansen@riverland.edu

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