Accounting
Why PCC?
PCC’s Accounting program offers you a comprehensive understanding of the theory and practice of modern accounting. Our full-time Accounting faculty has extensive experience working with industry partners and our instructors understand industry trends as well as the needs of today’s employees. They utilize innovative best practices to create courses for today’s students.
$43,210
median salary of an entry level accountant
25
average class size
125,700
openings for accountants and auditors are projected each year, on average
What will I learn?
PCC’s Accounting program places a strong emphasis on logical reasoning, enabling you to solve accounting problems and make sound accounting policy decisions.
You’ll learn to use state-of-the-art equipment with industry-standard instructional materials, including the current software used in today’s business world. You will also have opportunities to engage in work-based learning, including enrollment in an internship course.
Many accounting careers, such as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), require a bachelor’s or master’s degree from a university. If you intend to transfer, enroll in the Business Management Associate of Arts degree. Check with your advisor concerning the transfer of courses to four-year colleges.
Professional Licensure Disclosure
The licensure requirements for the Accounting Program may differ between all 50 states and U.S. territories.
Pueblo Community College (PCC) recommends each student visit the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy to identify the program requirements for each state in which you plan to live and practice.
PCC can only guarantee that the requirements for the state of Colorado are met with our program.
Colorado Board of Accountancy
PCC has not determined if the Accounting Program meets applicable state requirements for the following states and territories: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Degree & Certificate Offerings in Accounting:
Accounting, AAS
Award/Program Credits
61
Bookkeeping Certificate
Award/Program Credits
29