Accounting

Even a company with great potential needs to stay financially responsible. Without honest and solid financial information, any firm’s success is at risk. The Associate of Arts degree with concentration in Accounting from Fremont College can make you a valuable part of any business team.

Accounting Program Benefits

As the financial genius Warren Buffet has said, “accounting is the language of business.” Although many people learn a few phrases, most of them do not become fluent. Our concentration will put you on the road towards the mastery of this crucial language. After you have completed your accounting degree, we will help to connect you to our extensive network of contacts in the business world.

Enroll today in our accounting course and be one step closer to your accounting and financing career.

Accounting Course of Study

At Fremont College, we offer a variety of accounting classes in financial reporting; auditing; and accounts payable and receivable. Once you have completed these courses, you will be ready to take on any of the responsibilities that the financial world will throw your way.

Accounting Career Options

Good accounting means responsibility, and every business needs someone who can be trusted to maintain a steady hand on the financial wheel. Your knowledge of good accounting practices will make you a desirable employee. One of our goals as educators is to help you find a match for your skills. Many of our graduates with concentrations in accounting have gone on to positions with major companies. And even if you are interested in starting your own business, responsible accounting can still make the difference between a firm with trouble on its ledgers and a company that is headed for the top.

• Financial Analyst
  • Study domestic and international financial activity.
  • Produce financial reports for clients and corporations alike.

• Accountant
  • Develop and maintain financial records for individuals and businesses.
  • Prepare tax forms and financial statements for a variety of clients.

• Real Estate Appraiser
  • Study and understand changes in real estate markets.
  • Determine the prices of personal, business, and rental properties.

• Underwriter
  • Determine the risks and rewards of potential credit and loan borrowers and insurance policyholders.
  • Help companies decide the safest clients to offer financial services.

• Financial Writer
  • Research and investigate issues and developments in various sectors of the economy, both within the US and abroad.
  • Write stories for print and online media outlets.

• Loan Officer
  • Find suitable clients for a variety of different loan types.
  • Travel to meet with individuals and businesses and assist them in filing loan forms.
  • Determine the creditworthiness of loan applications.
• Bookkeeper 
  • Maintain financial records and keep accounts balanced for small businesses and large corporations.
  • Bookkeepers process the checks and make sure that there's enough money to go around.
• Auditor
  • Analyze and check accounting records for accuracy and reliability.
  • Auditors keep companies honest and provide investors and managers with confidence in their financial statements.
• Forecaster
  • Predicting the future is challenging, whether you're working with horoscopes or company goals.
  • By making accurate projections, forecasters help companies price, spend, and buy wisely.