Heald College

Accounting Program

How can I tell if the Accounting Program is the right career path for me?

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Anyone who enjoys working with numbers should consider our accounting program. Successful students are usually detailed oriented and have an aptitude for math.

If you can relate to any of these qualities, you should be considering a career in Accounting:

• A good head for crunching numbers,
• An analytical thinker,
• Trustworthy,
• Able to maintain confidentiality,
• A good problem-solver,
• Someone who enjoys working with computers.

What does the future job market hold?

Because their skills are always needed accountants enjoy consistent employment even in a fluctuating economy. Since accounting has become such a vital part of a company, accounting positions are available in high numbers.

What will you do with your degree?

After completing Heald's Accounting program, graduates find rewarding jobs like accounting assistants, bookkeepers, payroll clerks, and administrative assistants. Job responsibilities vary, of course, depending on title as well as the size and type of company where you're employed. In smaller offices we see the accounting staff handle all financial management, and in larger offices we see accounting professions in charge, and more specialized. The duties of entry-level staffers include posting transaction details, totaling accounts, and calculating interest changes. More experienced employees deal with balancing finances and ensuring the accuracy of accounts. All staffers use computers to create reports and keep spreadsheets up to date.

Professional accountants will be expected to keep up with today's ever evolving technology. Your Heald education includes up to date financial software and basic computer technology. This will provide the advantage you need to keep learning and remain competitive throughout your career.

Business Administration is the ideal course of study for those wishing to obtain wide exposure to the business sector, as well as a sound base of business basics. Those specializing in this field usually possess good multi-tasking skills and have a talent for solving problems.

What is the outlook on jobs?

Contemporary businesses cannot achieve success unless they have a wide foundation of adaptable workers able to react to the dynamic needs of the job setting. The current employment sector requires able, motivated, business-smart people who display competency in a broad array of business implementations and especially professional presence. Individuals who can function well in a team-environment or who can multi-task, are the most sought-after by employers of all sizes.

How will my educational endeavors best serve me?

A graduate of the business administration program at Heald's is equipped with a broad range of capabilities useful in many different business areas. You'll be eligible to seek fulfilling occupations in business administration, including:

• Administrative or Office Assistant
• Office Manager
• Trainee
• and Customer Service Rep

It’s a multipurpose degree, so the abilities you get will be useful to you in many business administration positions.

Heald offers you a lot more than just career training. You will learn to present yourself in a professional manner throughout your career.

If you possess an interest in this course of study, you may work toward the ensuing future instructional alternatives:

• Associate in Applied Science degree in Business Administration
• Degree in Business Administration

Businesses are reliant on their support staff's expertise more and more each day. As far as today's employers are concerned, applicants who have office technology skills clearly enjoy a competitive edge. Individuals who can give balanced evidence of their abilities, in the shape of industry-recognized certifications, has the maximum possibility for growing to be a precious component of a business team. Official certifications assure the company that you have the knowledge to be fruitful on the work.

What job will I get with my studies?

Those who graduate from Heald's Office Skills course of study can seek a broad array of fulfilling jobs. This program is excellent for a person who has never worked before, someone who is returning to the workplace after several years or someone who currently has a job but want to upgrade his or her skills.

Upon receiving the Certificate of Completion, students will be able to handle data entry and word processing, the two most important administrative tasks, without which, most businesses would disintegrate. You will be primed for The Microsoft® Office Specialist Certification and Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC3™) exams in this one semester, 24 credit, non-degree course. Generally, students who have accomplished this course continue to receive supplementary certifications to authenticate their abilities and further their professions.

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