Accounting

Accounting is the financial backbone of all business and allows a wide offering of different fields you can choose. Accountants/Bookkeepers are trusted business professionals that interact with others and contribute to important business decisions.

Degrees / Certificates

Map your education by viewing the program map for the degree or certificate you’re interested in earning below. Meet with a counselor to create your official comprehensive education plan.

Business Administration – Accounting Concentration (AS)

Prepares students to enter the workforce in an entry-level accounting, bookkeeping or clerk position, and provides excellent knowledge base for those planning to pursue an advanced degree.

Accounting Clerk/Bookkeeper (C)

Prepares students for entry-level positions in accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll and general ledger.

Related Areas of Study

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Accounting is a vitally important and fulfilling field of work.

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Academic Support Team

Our goal here at Shasta College is to connect you with people dedicated to supporting your success every step of the way. Meet those supporting our program below to get your questions answered.

Meet Your Academic Division: Get in touch with the academic division staff who can connect you with the program faculty that teach the courses dedicated to your success
Meet Your Academic Counselors: Meet and connect with academic counselors dedicated to creating academic and career plans that support your goals

Career Outlook

What do career options look like with an education in this area? Explore the data below.

Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

Salary

Entry $36,013
Median $44,740
High $54,002

* All data provided by Lightcast, 2022.

Annual Job Growth

Annual Openings 298
Projected Growth +1%

* Data shown is for the Northern Inland Region.

Career Exploration & Resources

Not sure of your career goals? Not a problem! Shasta College is dedicated to not only your academic success but to supporting your career goals. From our dedicated career educational counselors to career exploration tools to internships, we've got you covered through our Shasta College Career Services & Student Employment Center (Career Café). There you can meet with our dedicated career educational counselor and explore options by calling (530) 242-7724.

The center also offers internships and career opportunities, please contact the Career Café by calling (530) 242-7606.

In addition, the college offers free, online resources to explore your interests and future career goals including:

Career Coach: Take a free assessment to explore your interests, identify majors, and connect to in-demand careers
Career Zone: Create a free account here to explore what your interests are, research career possibilities, and develop a budget to make sure your choices can support your plan.

Transferring for Bachelor’s Degree

Ready to transfer for a 4-year university or college or want to stay local? Our Transfer Center and BOLD staff are here to guide you!