Accounting Degree

The accounting program at Potomac College – Herndon 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 North Carolina colleges that offer accounting degrees.

Potomac College – Herndon

220 Byers Creek Road, Mooresville, NC

Potomac College - Herndon is a private school dedicated to providing a practical education for students located in and around Herndon. Students can choose from several areas of study, including:

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

Potomac College Herndon campus has listed more than twenty different programs available, including degrees as high as a Bachelor's degree. Some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Business Administration
• Purchasing, Procurement, Acquisitions and Contracts Management
• International Business
• Accounting
• Information Resources Management, Cio Training

To help support students, Potomac College - Herndon may provide support services like those listed below:

• Online course work available
• Weekend and night classes available
• Remedial instructional courses
• Counseling assistance

Please visit potomac.edu for more information on programs offered and consumer 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

• Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
  • Total Employment: 11
  • Average Hourly Rate: $37.36
  • Average Annual Salary: $77720

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

• Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
  • Total Employment: 120
  • Average Hourly Rate: $34.75
  • Average Annual Salary: $72290

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

• Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $42.28
  • Average Annual Salary: $87940

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