Cuyahoga Community CollegeAccounting Programs
Launch Your Accounting Career With Confidence at Tri-C
Earn a degree or certificate that prepares you for steady work and a bright future. Learn practical skills at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) on a schedule that fits your life.
Gain the Exact Skills Employers Look For
We help you build a strong toolkit for success. Our accounting classes teach you how to handle real business tasks with confidence. You will learn:
Real-World Tools: Practice with the exact software programs businesses use every day.
Core Accounting Skills: Master the basics of handling money, keeping records and filing taxes.
Smart Thinking: Analyze numbers and help companies make informed decisions.
Clear Communication: Share money updates in a simple way anyone can understand.
Choose the Path That Fits Your Life
Pick the option that fits your schedule. You can earn a full degree or start working sooner with a short-term certificate.
Accounting Degree Options
Want to start working sooner? The Associate of Applied Business degree in Accounting will prepare you for steady jobs in accounting, bookkeeping and taxes. This degree builds a strong foundation for your entire career.
Planning to transfer to a bachelor's degree program later? The Associate of Arts in Business will help you seamlessly transfer your credits to a four-year institution. Start here, save money, and move your credits to a four-year school when the time is right.
Short-Term Certificates
You can finish a short-term certificate first and then use those classes toward your full degree so you can start working sooner. Certificate options include:
Payroll Certificate: Learn how to help businesses pay their workers the right way.
Bookkeeping Certificate: Keep track of business money and records.
Tax Preparation Certificate: Help people and companies prepare their taxes easily.
Post-Degree Certificate Options
Already have a four-year degree? Tri-C offers two post-degree certificates to help you upskill and take the CPA exam:
CPA Prep Certificate: If you already have a four-year degree in a field other than accounting, this certificate helps you earn the accounting credits you need to take the CPA exam and qualify for more accounting jobs.
CPA Prep-Business Component Post-Degree Certificate: If you already have a four-year degree in a field other than accounting, this certificate helps you earn the business credits you need to take the CPA exam.
Step Into a High-Demand Career
When you finish your program, you will have the training for steady jobs across many industries. Your education prepares you for roles like:
- Accountant ($82k/yr*)
- Bookkeeper ($50k/yr)
- Auditor ($82k/yr)
- Payroll Specialist ($56k/yr)
- Tax Preparer ($51k/yr)
- Financial Analyst ($101k/yr)
*Average salary information comes from Lightcast national data.
Why Tri-C? We Support You Every Step of the Way
You don't have to figure it out alone. Tri-C is here to help you cross the finish line.
Free Expert Help
Connect with dedicated accounting tutors. They will help you study, prepare for tests, and feel confident in your new skills.
Easy Transfer Options
You can even earn a bachelor's degree later. Start here, save money, and move your credits to a four-year school when the time is right.