Accounting

Find a career that counts – Financial literacy is an important skill for any financial planning, and we could all benefit with the knowledge to budget for college, manage our monthly expenses, and envision a future retirement fund. Beyond planning for your personal financial security, the Accounting program at Mesa College will provide you with the skills you need to be a valuable employee and help others prepare for a lifetime of financial responsibility. Whether you want to become a CPA or a certified accountant, financial accounting courses at Mesa College will help you on your journey to promote financial health and stability within a company, nonprofit organization, or government agency. Courses in auditing, economics, and communications will provide you with a foundation in business practice that can be tailored to your interests and applied to careers across many fields. The guidance you will receive from the Accounting program’s many CPA licensed and business professional faculty members will provide you with first-hand insights into the workings of the business world and guide you on your journey toward a lucrative career in accounting and finance, or as you continue your education at another institution.

Ready to take your next step toward a career in accounting? Here are some frequently asked questions about the benefits of our financial accounting courses at San Diego Mesa College.

• What can you do with an Accounting Associate Degree?
• Which accountant courses do you offer?
• How much is an entry level accountant salary and financial accounting salary?
• What are some daily duties of an accountant and what is in an accountant’s job description?
• What kind of managerial accounting jobs are there?
• What is management accounting vs financial accounting?

Program Learning Outcomes

At San Diego Mesa College, this program is overviewed by an Advisory Committee.