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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
The Transfer Accounting program at College of DuPage starts students on the road to becoming professional accountants by providing the first two years of college coursework. To advance in the accounting field, students should plan to continue their education after completing their initial program of study at College of DuPage. Students who receive their associate's degree from College of DuPage may transfer to a baccalaureate-granting institution and earn a bachelor's degree in accounting.
You may be well-suited for a career in accounting if you:
• Desire a job with a good starting salary and potential for advancement.
• Like working with people in an office setting.
• Can effectively follow instructions and assume responsibility.
• Enjoy working with numbers and are detail-oriented and organized.
• Would like to combine your accounting skills with the latest computer technology.
Career opportunities include public accountant, auditor, tax specialist, management consultant, Internal Revenue Service agent, financial analyst, credit analyst, cost accountant and budget analyst. Job opportunities exist in public accounting firms, manufacturing companies, financial institutions, insurance companies, service organizations, and not-for-profit and governmental entities.
Educational plans that include preparation for examinations required for certification will further enhance the student's opportunities for advancement. Students should consider earning certification as a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Management Accountant, Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Internal Auditor and/or Enrolled Agent.
The employment prospects for entry-level positions are very competitive, so a student must be well-prepared academically and possess strong oral, written communication and computer skills.
Lisa Capozzoli, coordinator
IC 3013A
(630) 942-3400
Business and Technology Division
IC 2026
(630) 942-2592
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
The following files describe in detail the requirements for this program. They are portable document format (PDF) files that can be viewed and printed with free Adobe Acrobat Reader software. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader on your computer, you may download it here.
Please consult a faculty adviser listed below before beginning your coursework.
Degree
• Accounting, Associate in Arts
When planning your coursework, use the Student Planning Worksheet. Degree information and the worksheet can be found on the following files:
[Accounting, A.A. Degree, PDF file]
[Student Planning Worksheet, PDF file]
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FACULTY ADVISERS
If you are considering this program as an area of study, consult with a faculty adviser in this field. To send an e-mail, click on the name of the adviser you wish to reach:
Lisa Capozzoli, coordinator IC 3013A (630) 942-3400 Jeannie Folk IC 3053B (630) 942-3082 Kathy Horton IC 3029D (630) 942-2176 John Kovach IC 2039D (630) 942-2544 Pamela Legner IC 3135C (630) 942-2610 Maureen McBeth IC 3073B (630) 942-2879 Joe Moran IC 2111F (630) 942-4248 Rukshad Patel M 131A (630) 942-3037
If you are unable to contact a faculty adviser, messages may be left with the Business and Technology Division, IC 2026, (630) 942-2592.
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