Accounting Degree

The accounting program at Southeastern Community College – West Burlington 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 Iowa colleges that offer accounting degrees.

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Southeastern Community College – West Burlington

701 North C St, Indianola, IA

Southeastern Community College is an educational institution with roots deep in the local community.  With campuses in Burlington, Ft. Madison, and Keokuk, Iowa, SCC is educating Iowa! Offering a broad range of programs from TV Animation and Film to Welding and Graphic Communications, SCC is a great school for students seeking job certification or those wishing to earn an associate degree and transfer to a baccalaureate institution following graduation.

Of course, Southeastern students invest a good deal of time in the pursuit of knowledge. But everyone knows that well-rounded students do more than study. In order to keep their mental faculties sharp and primed, they need rest and recreation! SCC students interested in joining a campus club will be pleased with the cultural, academic, artistic, and social groups available to them.

Southeastern’s in-state and out-of-state tuition rates are extremely attractive, running literally thousands of dollars below U.S. college and university national averages.  Students who want a high-dollar education at a very attractive price will find SCC the smart choice. Those who need financial assistance can apply for financial aid and/or take advantage of Southeastern’s many scholarships.

Students Enrolled in the Accounting Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Southeastern Community College – West Burlington has offered the following programs for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• 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

Salary & Wages

• Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $32.25
  • Average Annual Salary: $67090

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

• Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
  • Total Employment: 140
  • Average Hourly Rate: $35.12
  • Average Annual Salary: $73040

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).