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What You’ll Learn

This degree prepares students to work at a large company, small company, CPA firm, an accounting firm, or government agency, such as the City of Sanford or Department of Revenue. Students will be ready to work on bookkeeping, tax returns, accounts receivable, accounts payable, or payroll. This program also prepares students to continue their educational path to a four-year college.

Length: 5 Semesters

Credits to Graduate: 68

Locations: Lee Online

Curriculum Guide

The diploma is intended for students who are looking for an entry-level position in bookkeeping, accounts receivable, or accounts payable. It is a way for students to get in the door and grow with the company and later obtain an associate degree.

Length: 3 Semesters

Credits to Graduate: 38

Locations: Lee Online

Curriculum Guide

This certificate is for students who are solely focused on completing tax returns for a small CPA firm or a franchise tax service like H&R Block. Students will return to get their associate degree to further their career and education for promotions or if they are looking to go to a four-year college.

Length: 2 Semesters

Credits to Graduate: 16

Locations: Lee Online

Curriculum Guide

This certificate is for students who are solely focused on completing payroll for a small CPA firm or a payroll franchise company. Students will return to get their associate degree to further their career and education for promotions or if they are looking to go to a four-year college.

Length: 2 semesters

Credits to Graduate: 17

Locations: Lee Online

Curriculum Guide

This certificate is intended for students who are looking for an entry-level position in bookkeeping or an administrative role assisting the accounting function at a place of business.

Length: 2 Semesters

Credits to Graduate: 15

Locations: Lee Online

Curriculum Guide

Why Study Accounting and Finance at CCCC?

High Demand in Surrounding Areas

Accountants are in high demand as businesses continue to grow and expand. They need more accountants to keep up with bookkeeping, filing federal and state tax returns, and payroll.

Striving to Become a CPA

Students that have the end goal of becoming a CPA can start with our program that will prepare them for a four-year college, graduate school, and sitting for the CPA exam.

Real World Application

Our curriculum is based on preparing students for the real world. They will use the same software that is used by businesses and CPA firms. Students get hands-on experience with Excel, QuickBooks,, and Lacerte Tax Software preparing individual tax returns.

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Careers

  • CPA firms in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Fuquay Varina, Sanford, Broadway, Hope Mills, and beyond
  • Large companies in Sanford, Raleigh, Durham, etc. 
  • City of Sanford
  • NC Department of Revenue
     

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Transfer Programs

Credits from select courses within the program may transfer to four-year colleges and universities on a case-by-case basis.

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