Accounting Degree

The accounting program at Cleary University prepares students for a career as a staff accountant, public accountant, tax accountant, financial analyst, business analyst, financial reporting manager, and controller. The program focuses on accounting and related business functions. Program courses include: accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting, auditing, reporting procedures, statement analysis, planning and consulting, business information systems, accounting research methods, and professional standards and ethics. Get more details below including other Michigan colleges that offer accounting degrees.

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Cleary University

Also known as Cleary College

3583 Alpine Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI

Cleary University operates as a four year private career college that offers a rewarding education for its students located in and around Ann Arbor. Students may choose from many areas of study, including:

• Business and Marketing Studies
• Computer and Information Sciences
• Health and Clinical Professions
• Interdisciplinary Studies

Over 950 students have attended and completed their training in the last few years based on published information with a graduation rate of around 64%. Cleary University offers more than twenty different programs available to students, and it awards degrees up to a Master's degree. The more popular enrolled programs are shown below:

• Business Administration
• Accounting
• Human Resources
• Computer Support Specialist
• Computer Information Technology Services Administration and Management
• Healthcare Administration

To help students and recent graduates, Cleary University may offer services including:

• Distance learning
• Classes offered on nights and weekends
• Academic counseling for students
• Employing students to lower education costs
• Assisting students to find work

The North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission has accredited the instruction & training provided by Cleary University for over thirty-four straight years. Get more information by visiting the school's official website, where you can see programs available, tuition, and disclosures.

Career Options for Graduates

Accountants

Description

Analyze financial information and prepare financial reports to determine or maintain record of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, or other financial activities within an organization.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, accountants employment is expected to grow at a rate of 10.7% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $31.26
  • Average Annual Salary: $65020

Budget Analysts

Description

Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Analyze budgeting and accounting reports.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, budget analysts employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.5% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI
  • Total Employment: 50
  • Average Hourly Rate: $33.19
  • Average Annual Salary: $69040

Credit Analysts

Description

Analyze credit data and financial statements of individuals or firms to determine the degree of risk involved in extending credit or lending money. Prepare reports with credit information for use in decision making.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, credit analysts employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.1% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI
  • Total Employment: 130
  • Average Hourly Rate: $26.68
  • Average Annual Salary: $55500

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).