Accounting Degree

The accounting program at Columbia Gorge Community College 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 Arkansas colleges that offer accounting degrees.

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Columbia Gorge Community College

1600 South College Street, Mountain Home, AR

About

Columbia Gorge Community College, located in The Dalles, Oregon, was founded in 1977 and was originally known as the Wasco Area Education Service District.  The district was renamed to Treaty Oak Education Service District shortly thereafter, and the school operated as such for a decade and a half, after which a vote changed the school's status from service district to community college. Money was procured for the purchase and expansion of a campus, and in 2001 the school added Hood River County to its service area, expanding its role as an education facility, and today serves residents both in Washington State and Oregon living around the mid-Columbia area.

Academics

As a two year public community college, Columbia Gorge Community College offers a variety of programs and courses to meet the personal and professional needs of its students. Students may pursue academic transfer by completing the first two years of a four year education locally and at low cost before moving on to a college or university to complete a bachelor's degree. Career training programs allow students to obtain education and skill development in a high demand field followed by seeking long term employment as a qualified professional.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Early Childhood Education
• Nursing
• Medical Assistant
• Criminal Justice

Admissions and Financial Aid

Individuals interested in enrollment may become students at CGCC by completing an application, paying fees, and submitting previous education information. Students must be at least eighteen years old or have a high school diploma or equivalent. Students may be required to take a placement exam prior to registration. Participation in orientation and meeting with a counselor is encouraged. Financial aid is available in the form of loans and grants awarded based on need determine by a student's Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Students Enrolled in the Accounting Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Columbia Gorge Community College offers a less than two-year award program in accounting.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

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

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

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

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