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An accounting degree is one of the most sought-after credentials. According to the US Bureau of Labor, an accounting college degree is an excellent investment.*
Accounting – the heart of a business operation
Accounting professionals monitor the flow of money in a business, identify opportunities and inefficiencies in financial operations, and take measures to protect a company’s assets. Whether the economy is surging or in recession, the demand for trained accountants remains strong, and there are few qualified applicants to fill available positions.
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Is accounting the right career for you?
Are you logical, well-organized and comfortable with basic math? Consider a career in accounting. College classes at UCC will provide the training businesses and accounting firms look for and our Career Services Department will help you find the job you want. Make your first move toward an excellent career – contact us to talk with a representative.
We offer accounting programs at three campus locations: Orem, Layton and West Jordan (15 miles south of Salt Lake City Center). Many students choose to enroll in our flexible online accounting degree program, or take some courses online and others on-campus.
Accounting college programs designed by employers
At Utah Career College, accounting programs are designed and monitored by a program advisory committee that includes business professionals, accountants and employers. In that way we ensure our graduates have the skills employers value.
Our accounting instructors have extensive experience in the field, and class sizes are small. Students get the help they need to master difficult material and have valuable opportunities to develop professional relationships. Busy students take advantage of flexible options, including on-campus and online accounting classes.
A 2-year degree, a rewarding career in accounting
Invest in a two-year Associate in Accounting and Tax Specialist degree, and you will be ready for an entry-level position with a small business, large corporation, professional association, government agency or non-profit organization. Is it your goal to be your own boss? Consider a career as an independent tax advisor and accountant for individuals and small businesses.
Accounting career options for graduates of our college include bookkeeper, accounts receivable and payable clerk, small business management, auditor and tax document preparer. The potential for professional growth is almost unlimited – an accounting degree is preferred by many companies when hiring or promoting employees.While you are a student and after graduation, our Career Services Department will help you identify and pursue the right job.
Our accounting courses cover managerial accounting, payroll and taxation. Accounting students also study business management, communications, humanities, science and social science. As graduates, they have rich and well-rounded backgrounds from which to serve clients and employers in a variety of industries.Take the first step today
Contact our admissions office for more information about our college accounting programs, financial aid or the enrollment process at UCC. A representative will help you with all of your questions. You will experience the personal attention students tell us is such an important part of what we offer.