Accounting Degree

The accounting program at Menlo 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 California colleges that offer accounting degrees.

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Menlo College (Menlo)

1000 Hensley Creek Road, Ukiah, CA

Menlo College is a nonprofit private school that has many majors and degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Atherton, California, in a predominantly suburban area. The school's limited space in terms of enrollment, about 650 students, offers students a more hands on education due to the number of students per class and ease of access to professors.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Business Administration
• Liberal Arts
• Media Studies
• Psychology

Students applying for admission are generally required to submit an application, transcripts, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. Either the ACT or SAT exam can be taken in order to apply to this school. Scores within the range of 19 - 24 on the ACT or 1285 - 1585 on the SAT are required to greatly increase the chance of acceptance. This school has an acceptance rate of around 38% of which only 10% decided to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $39,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to use the school's tuition calculator to better estimate their cost of attending Menlo College. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements.

The Menlo College "Oaks" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NAIA. Available athletic programs offered:

• Baseball (NAIA Division II)
• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Football (NAIA Division II)

Students Enrolled in the Accounting Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Menlo offers a bachelor's degree 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).