Alabama Accounting Degree Programs

Accounting Courses and Degrees in Alabama

While Alabama has made great strides to embrace the new, it is also one of the last remaining bastions of southern hospitality and charm. Everything from classes to sports is deeply steeped in tradition and history. Imagine pursuing a biomedical engineering degree at an Alabama public college against the backdrop of Civil War battlefields or long-retired textile mills. And this is to say nothing of the delicious cuisine to be sampled throughout the state. Most colleges are notorious for their stale tasteless food. Not so in Alabama. Cajun, seafood, and soul food are but a small sampling of what one can expect within Alabama's cafeterias.If you are considering retraining for a new career, then why not consider becoming an Accounting Technician or Bookkeeper? There are many colleges offering training courses that can help you on your way to becoming an Accounting Technologist.

Clearly, you will need to be quite good at math and the role requires a high degree of accuracy, so if you can demonstrate close attention to detail, this could be highly advantageous. Increasingly, software solutions are streamlining bookkeeping functions and you may find that at least a basic level of skill with computers would be useful. Day-to-day tasks may include posting charges to accounts on spreadsheets and data entry from bills or receipts. Depending on the size of the organization and your experience, you may be given responsibility for payroll, procurement, and billing.

Education and training courses may vary a little between colleges, but your education may include: tax, payroll, data entry, various specialist software packages and accountancy techniques and systems.

In the past, many Bookkeepers learned while on the job. Increasing employment of candidates with specialist software experience means that potential employers may be more attracted by a candidate who has taken advantage of accounting technology training. A qualification in Accounting Technology can prove to a potential employer your skill and proficiency in this area.

According to the Bureau of Labor, there is a trend towards outsourcing accounting and bookkeeping services to specialist employment services firms. Most opportunities are concentrated in local government at all levels. Due to the large number of personnel in this field (about 2 million) opportunities are expected to remain plentiful.

Accounting Career and Technical Schools in Alabama:

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Brown Mackie College - Birmingham

Brown Mackie College Schools can help you learn the skills you need for your career and future. We have many convenient locations across the Midwest, Southeast and Southwest, and we offer a unique one-course-a-month delivery format that's specifically tailored to fit into your busy lifestyle. Take advantage of small class sizes, flexible scheduling, an outstanding faculty, and financial aid for those who qualify. Choose from a range of diploma, certificate, associate's and bachelor's in the areas of Accounting and Business, Healthcare, Legal Studies, and Computer Technology.

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Herzing University - Birmingham

Take control of your career. Since 1965, Herzing University has prepared over 35,000 graduates for computer and business-oriented careers. Our state-of-the-art Birmingham, Alabama campus offers day and evening classes in Business, Design/CAD, Electronics/Telecommunications and Information Technology. Herzing University has achieved a 93% job placement rate for the current class. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.

For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, please visit our website at www.herzing.edu/student-data.html

Herzing University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association. For further information, The Higher Learning Commission can be contacted by phone at 800-621-7440 or on the Commission's website at: www.ncahlc.org.

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Strayer University - Birmingham

Established in 1892 and accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Strayer University is dedicated to providing quality higher education programs for working adults like you. Classes are designed to fit your busy schedule, meeting on evenings, weekends, and asynchronously on the web. Undergraduate and graduate programs are available in accounting, business and internet technology.

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Strayer University - Huntsville

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University of Phoenix - Birmingham Campus

Perhaps you're new to college and seeking an associate's degree. Maybe you're ready to complete your bachelor's or advanced degree. Either way, University of Phoenix is here to help. We offer a wide variety of degree programs in campus-based and online formats, enabling us to meet the needs and interests of today's working students, as well as today's workplace. One university understands how you live today. And where you want to go tomorrow. Program availability varies by location and format.

University of Phoenix is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association (ncahlc.org). The University's central administration is located at 4615 E. Elwood St., Phoenix, AZ 85040. Online Campus: 3157 E. Elwood St., Phoenix, AZ 85034. For more information about University of Phoenix accreditations and licensures, please visit phoenix.edu/about_us/accreditation.aspx. ? 2011 University of Phoenix, Inc. All rights reserved.

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