Accounting and Finance

A Career You Can Count On

Every business, government organization, and nonprofit, regardless of size or industry, needs a strong financial team. Accountants, bookkeepers, financial analysts, and controllers ensure their organizations remain on solid financial ground, while also complying with state and federal regulations and providing thoughtful analysis for strategic decision-making.

What do accounting and financial professionals get in return? Ample job opportunities and the satisfaction of making a quantifiable difference for their employers.

Ready for a career that you can count on? Enroll today.

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The Program Options

2 Years 67 Credit Hours

This comprehensive program will equip you with essential knowledge in accounting principles, finance, and business law, preparing you for diverse career opportunities in the financial sector and beyond.

Mode

Online

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Prerequisites

None

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1 Year 16 Credit Hours

This focused certificate will provide you with practical skills in financial record-keeping and accounting software applications. This program is ideal for those seeking quick entry into bookkeeping roles or to enhance their existing business skills.

Mode

Online

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Prerequisites

None

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1 Year 17 Credit Hours

In this program, you will gain specialized knowledge in individual and business taxation, payroll accounting, and financial principles, preparing you for a career in tax preparation or to assist businesses with tax-related matters.

Mode

Online

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Prerequisites

None

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1 Year 14 Credit Hours

High school students will gain a foundation in financial accounting, managerial accounting, income taxes, and business law. This program will provide you with valuable skills for entry-level accounting positions or further education in the field.

Mode

Online

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Prerequisites

Be a high school freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior. Have an unweighted GPA of 2.8.

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1 Year 16 Credit Hours

This program includes courses in financial accounting, managerial accounting, individual income taxes, macroeconomics, and personal finance. This certificate provides a more comprehensive business education.

Mode

Online

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Prerequisites

Be a high school junior or senior. Have an unweighted GPA of 2.8.

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Expert

Our instructors will teach you communication, critical thinking, and financial analysis skills,

Real-world

You’ll practice your skills by preparing personal and business income tax returns in class.

17:1

The average student-to-teacher ratio at South Piedmont. You won’t get lost in the crowd here!

Preparation for the Financial World

As a South Piedmont Accounting & Finance student, you will study business law, finance, management, and economics, as well as communications, computer applications, financial analysis, critical thinking, and ethics. You’ll be prepared to gain entry-level accounting employment at manufacturers, small businesses, banks, hospitals, school systems, and government agencies. Our Accounting & Finance options will also prepare you for higher level study at a four-year university.

The Main Building on South Piedmont's Old Charlotte Highway campus.

Educational Experiences that Add Up for You

South Piedmont’s Accounting program provides a guided educational experience tailored to each student’s needs. Whether the student intends to transfer to a four-year college or enter the workplace after their time with us, the student’s individual needs are served, and they have a team of instructors dedicated to ensuring their success.
William Luszcz , Accounting faculty member