āPeople think accountants sit in an office and do numbers all day. But the career is more versatile than that,ā says Jakobie Bartholomew, student. āThere are so many different pathways you can choose.ā
Career opportunities in accounting
Careers in accounting can be exciting, rewarding, lucrative and practical. Accountants have a variety of responsibilities that are dependent upon their area of focus, such as preparing financial reports, budgeting, financial forecasting and conducting auditsājust to name a few.
There are more career opportunities in accounting than you might think, and hiring a skilled accountant is a good business decision for a wide variety of industries, creating high job security. If you possess great analytical skills, attention to detail and the ability to think critically, a career in accounting might be right for you.
Transfer pathways for accounting students
Many accounting careers require a bachelorās degree. One of the best things about Delta is your ability to start here and go anywhere. Delta offers the lowest in-district tuition rates within a 75-mile radius. By starting here, you can save tens of thousands of dollars on your education. You may even qualify for free tuition with Michigan Reconnect or the Community College Guarantee!
Most universities will accept two years of credits from Delta, and some universities will even accept three years of credits. āI like that I can do the three and one program and transfer to Northwood to button up my degree,ā says Marisa Nunn, student. āItās convenient and itās affordable.ā
Online accounting program
The accounting program at Delta is offered 100% online, providing the flexibility, accessibility and affordability many students need. Delta's small class sizes provide an excellent opportunity to learn the foundations of accounting theory and practice.
āOur resources are diverse here and we utilize technology well,ā shares Blaine Sich, accounting instructor. āStudents get some hands-on applications working out problems, working with raw data and expanding on that to exercise their own critical thinking skills.ā
Learn more
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