{"id":2,"date":"2019-08-19T14:44:50","date_gmt":"2019-08-19T14:44:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/accounting\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2026-07-13T16:07:31","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T20:07:31","slug":"accounting-finance-aas","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/accounting\/","title":{"rendered":"Accounting &#038; Finance"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"text-larger mb-4\" style=\"text-transform: none;\">Every successful business needs a reliable financial problem solver.<\/h2>\n<p class=\"lead\">CFCC\u2019s Accounting and Finance program gives you the hands-on, real-world skills to track, analyze, and manage the money that keeps organizations running. Start building a highly stable career that employers in every single industry will always need.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"h4 pt-2\">Your Future Adds Up at CFCC<\/h3>\n<p>Get hands-on practice with the exact tools and numbers local businesses use every day.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"pb-2\"><strong>Financial Management:<\/strong> Budgeting, financial reporting, and complex data analysis.<\/li>\n<li class=\"pb-2\"><strong>Industry Software:<\/strong> Professional mastery of Excel, QuickBooks, and accounting automation platforms.<\/li>\n<li class=\"pb-2\"><strong>Compliance &amp; Law:<\/strong> Current practices in corporate taxation, regulations, and payroll processing.<\/li>\n<li class=\"pb-2\"><strong>Business Strategy:<\/strong> Essential communication and problem-solving skills required to support executive leadership.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"my-4\" \/> <div class=\"faq-section-container my-4\"> <h3 class=\"mb-4\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h3> <div class=\"iwi-accordion\">  <div class=\"faq-item mb-4\"> <h6 class=\"iwi-target-container1 mb-2\"> <a href=\"#\"> What jobs can I get with this degree? <\/a> <\/h6> <div id=\"container1\" class=\"faq-answer-content\" style=\"line-height: 1.6;\"> Graduates are fully prepared to step directly into a variety of rewarding, stable financial support positions, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bookkeeper or Accounting Assistant<\/li>\n<li>Payroll Specialist<\/li>\n<li>Tax Preparer<\/li>\n<li>Accounting Consultant<\/li>\n<li>Forensic Accounting Assistant<\/li>\n<\/ul> <\/div>  <\/div>  <div class=\"faq-item mb-4\"> <h6 class=\"iwi-target-container2 mb-2\"> <a href=\"#\"> Why choose the A.A.S. Accounting track over a general business track? <\/a> <\/h6> <div id=\"container2\" class=\"faq-answer-content\" style=\"line-height: 1.6;\"> It offers <strong>incredible job security<\/strong>, flexibility, and career growth. Every industry, from healthcare and construction to technology and entertainment, requires accounting support. Whether you want to join a top firm, manage a family business, launch your own startup, or continue your education, this track gives you a rock-solid professional foundation. <\/div>  <\/div>  <div class=\"faq-item mb-4\"> <h6 class=\"iwi-target-container3 mb-2\"> <a href=\"#\"> Can I balance this program with work or family commitments? <\/a> <\/h6> <div id=\"container3\" class=\"faq-answer-content\" style=\"line-height: 1.6;\"> <strong>Yes. <\/strong>Our courses are structured to support busy adult learners and career changers. Connect with an advisor to learn more about flexible scheduling options that let you earn your degree without putting your life on hold. <\/div>  <\/div>  <div class=\"faq-item mb-3\"> <h6 class=\"iwi-target-container4 mb-2\"> <a href=\"#\"> Is previous financial experience required? <\/a> <\/h6> <div id=\"container4\" class=\"faq-answer-content\" style=\"line-height: 1.6;\"> <strong>No.<\/strong> Our curriculum is designed to build your knowledge from the ground up, starting with core accounting principles before moving into advanced taxation and financial strategy. <\/div>  <\/div>  <\/div>  <\/div> <p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What jobs can I get with this degree?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Graduates are fully prepared to step directly into a variety of rewarding, stable financial support positions, including: Bookkeeper or Accounting Assistant, Payroll Specialist, Tax Preparer, Accounting Consultant, and Forensic Accounting Assistant.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Why choose the A.A.S. 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Select Department<\/label>\n                    <select id=\"dept-select\" class=\"form-control\">\n                        <option value=\"\">-- Choose Category --<\/option>\n                    <\/select> <\/div>  <div class=\"col-12 mb-3\" id=\"prog-select-container\"> <label class=\"h6\">Select Program Track<\/label>\n                    <select id=\"prog-select\" class=\"form-control\" disabled>\n                        <option value=\"\">-- Select Code\/Track --<\/option>\n                    <\/select> <\/div>  <\/div>  <div class=\"w-100 mb-3\" id=\"cfcc-global-disclaimer\">  <div class=\"p-2 bg-white border rounded text-muted font-italic\" style=\"border-left: 4px solid #ffc107 !important;\"> For information only. 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