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Accountant

  • Starting Cost: $9,711*
  • Apply By: January 5, 2026
  • Classes Start: January 12, 2026
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Accounting is the process of recording, summarizing, analyzing, and reporting financial transactions of an individual, business, organization, or government entity. Accountants provide essential information about the financial performance of an organization or individual to make decisions and for financial planning purposes.

Students learn skills in:

  • Financial accounting cycles, payroll reports and spreadsheets
  • Financial and cost-variance report preparation
  • Accounting and income tax software
* Tuition/fees and additional costs are approximate and based on 2025-26 school year.
  • 32 & 45 credit diplomas
  • 60 credit degree
  • Online courses
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Program Delivery

  • Fully online
  • No set meeting time – students attend lecture and access class materials according to their schedules
  • Fall and spring starts

Program Cost*

Tuition/Fees

  • AAS: $13,156
  • Diploma: $7,017 or $9,867

Additional costs

  • Books: ~$618/semester

Program Highlights

  • Advancement Partnership
    • Apply your degree towards a Business bachelor’s degree at Concordia University, St. Paul.
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Awards & Certificates

Accountant AAS Accounting Technician Diploma Accounting Clerk Diploma

Careers & Jobs

  • Accountant Technician
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Faculty

Charlotte Wagner

Charlotte Wagner

Accounting Instructor

Charlotte Wagner

Charlotte Wagner

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Dorien Grav

Dorien Grav

Accounting Faculty

Dorien Grav

Dorien Grav

Accounting Faculty
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