Accountants are trained to analyze, interpret and record financial information regarding the operations and financials of businesses and organizations. These skills are in very high demand by employers.
As a student in Normandale’s Accounting program, you’ll learn all about the tools of the trade: financial statements, tax returns, spreadsheets and accounting software. Also, you’ll learn from experienced instructors who will make sure you understand what it takes to be successful in accounting careers.
Earn an associate degree in Accounting and go out into the workforce. Or seamlessly transfer to a Minnesota State university where you can earn a bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
You’ll save considerable money on foundational liberal arts and Accounting course credits here.
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The types of tasks and responsibilities will vary, but throughout your career, you’ll be relied upon for your critical thinking skills, your ability to analyze data and your knowledge of up-to-date accounting practices and tools.
With an Accounting degree, you can work in a variety of settings, from small to large businesses, to governmental agencies, to accounting firms and nonprofits.
Here’s the kind of work you may do:
Accounting careers and job titles include:
An Accounting degree opens a lot of doors.
When you study Accounting at Normandale, you’ll have two options:
When you complete an Associate of Science degree, your course credits will directly transfer to designated accounting bachelor’s degree programs at Minnesota State universities.
Need to improve your technical accounting skills? Or are you looking for an entry-level accounting job? Get started with our accounting certificate.
The whole subject of accounting is very interesting to me. Whenever I had an accounting class, that was a relaxing moment. I enjoyed the process and I feel ready to pursue it as my career.
Find out more about program requirements by viewing our degree and certificate pages.
A Normandale Accounting degree can be taken online, and is easily transferable to local and national four-year universities.
Completion of a Transfer Pathway Degree will allow you to easily transfer to accounting programs in four-year universities in the Minnesota State System. These include:
Bemidji State University
Metropolitan State University
Minnesota State Mankato
MSU- Moorhead
St. Cloud State University
Southwest Minnesota State University
Winona State University
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