Century's comprehensive program offers you an overview of the profession, from accounting practice fundamentals to advanced accounting principles. You'll have the opportunity to study the basics of accounting or continue on and study more advanced accounting principles.
Program options
We offer the following options:
- Accounting Technician Certificate (30)
- Accountant Diploma (45)
- Accounting AAS Degree (64)
Century's accounting program prepares you for a variety of positions, from an entry-level job as a clerk to a manager in an accounts payable, accounts receivable or payroll department. This is important because the professionals who have the skills and abilities to do a wider range of bookkeeping and accounting activities will be in greater demand than specialized clerks.
Occupational outlook
Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks work in all industries and hold more than two million jobs. The large size of this occupation ensures plentiful job openings, including many opportunities for temporary and part-time work.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, "Employment of accountants and auditors is expected to grow by 18 percent between 2006 and 2016, which is faster than the average for all occupations."
In addition, the Bureau indicates that "Employment of bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks is projected to grow by 12 percent during the 2006-16 decade, which is as fast as the average for all occupations. Due its size, this occupation will have among the largest numbers of new jobs arise, about 264,000 over the projections decade."
Contact
For more information about our program, contact Al Aspelund
at 651/779-3998.