Accounting Degree

The accounting program at Leeward 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 Hawaii colleges that offer accounting degrees.

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Leeward Community College (Leeward CC)

3-1901 Kaumualii Highway, Lihue, HI

Leeward Community College, located in Pearl City, Hawaii, is a two year public institution and one of the ten schools that make up the University of Hawaii System. The school located near Honolulu on the island of O'ahu. The school is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. The school seeks to provide community service for residents, and offers easy access to educational opportunities for interested individuals.

Academics

Leeward Community College provides career and vocational training and two year academic programs. Vocational and career training enables students to pursue careers with either a certificate or associate degree. Students will be qualified for entry level positions and will have the skills and knowledge necessary to perform tasks and responsibilities as required. Students interested in transfer to a four year institution may take a transfer oriented program which provides the freshman and sophomore years of education for a four year degree. Upon graduation, students may apply and enroll at a four year institution, either with the UHS or schools with transfer agreements with LCC.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Business
• Automotive Technology
• Culinary Arts
• Graphic Design

Admissions and Financial Aid

Leeward Community College has an open enrollment policy requiring student either be 18 years of age, a high school graduate, or have a GED certificate. Students may apply in person or online, and will receive a response regarding admission soon after. Once accepted students must take a placement exam prior to registration to determine which courses the student may be required to take. Financial aid is available in the form of grants, scholarships, loans and work study and may be applied to tuition, room and board, materials and transportation. Students interested in receiving financial aid must obtain a federal PIN number and submit a completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) which will determine eligibility and awards. All correspondence regarding financial aid will be conducted through email.

Students Enrolled in the Accounting Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Leeward CC has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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).