Accounting Degree

The accounting program at Golden Gate University – San Francisco 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 California colleges that offer accounting degrees.

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Golden Gate University – San Francisco

240 North Brand Boulevard Lower Level, Glendale, CA

Golden Gate University - San Francisco, a nonprofit private institution, offers a variety of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in San Francisco, CA, the campus resides in an urban setting for students to study in. Over three thousand students enroll at Golden Gate University - San Francisco per year.

Students may choose from many areas of study, including:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Legal Professions And Studies
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Psychology
• Computer And Information Sciences

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, student records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions staff. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

Tuition is approximately $15,000 for the year, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. Students at GGU may be eligible for aid which is usually scholarships, grants, and loans.

Students who wish to get more about this school can take a look at their website at http://www.ggu.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Accounting Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Golden Gate University – San Francisco has offered the following programs for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Bachelor's Degree
• Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
• Master's Degree

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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).