Accountants are key players in every important company decision, furnishing the bottom line information that is that basis for smart business choices.

Every organization, from multinationals to mom-and-pop stores to nonprofits, needs accountants. The field is wide open and varied. Successful accountants are detailed oriented, analytical and logical, comfortable with technology and effective communicatiors.

At Schoolcraft, you can earn a one-year business certificate in accounting, or a two-year associate degree, which qualifiy you for entry-level jobs as accounting clerks or bookkeepers. After the associate, you can transfer to a four-year university and earn a bachelor's degree.