Accounting Degree

The accounting program at North Arkansas 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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North Arkansas College (Northark)

1221 E 7th St, North Little Rock, AR

North Arkansas College is a college that promises a comprehensive educational package, while catering to its student’s educational and personal development. This institution is a two year community college that provides services in the communities of Madison, Boone, Marion, Carroll, Newton and Marion counties.

At Northark, students are exposed to a wide variety of affordable courses and degree programs that can be used to transfer to a four year college, gain employment or develop your community on a whole. The Northark’s core curriculum courses include certificates of proficiency, technical degree programs, GED programs, college transfer programs and customized business and industry training.

Northark’s partnering Bachelor's degree program makes it possible for students to complete their first two years of a Bachelor’s degree on their campus and then transfer to a partnering school to complete the remaining years of their degree. This program is for all interested individuals but is most suited for working students who cannot afford to relocate. The partnering schools are located within the Harrison County. However, if you are still unable to transfer and attend another campus, arrangements can be made to compete the degree on Northark’s campus or online.

Northark has a diverse student population and as such, the institution receives students from Arkansas and countries all over the world.

If you are seeking an institution that thinks about your personal best and have your development and educational growth at the core of their programs, visit http://www.northark.edu and begin your journey to success.

Students Enrolled in the Accounting Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Northark 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

Salary & Wages

• Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $31.24
  • Average Annual Salary: $64990

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

• Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR
  • Total Employment: 260
  • Average Hourly Rate: $28.30
  • Average Annual Salary: $58850

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

• Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR
  • Total Employment: 110
  • Average Hourly Rate: $40.10
  • Average Annual Salary: $83400

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