Accounting Degree

The accounting program at Arkansas Baptist College prepares students for a career as a staff accountant, public accountant, tax accountant, financial analyst, business analyst, financial reporting manager, and controller. The program focuses on accounting and related business functions. Program courses include: accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting, auditing, reporting procedures, statement analysis, planning and consulting, business information systems, accounting research methods, and professional standards and ethics. Get more details below including other Arkansas colleges that offer accounting degrees.

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Arkansas Baptist College (UAMS)

4301 W Markham, Little Rock, AR

Arkansas Baptist College is a nonprofit private historically black institution located in Little Rock, Arkansas. Most historically black colleges and universities (also known as HBCUs) were established after the civil war to provide newly freed African Americans with educational opportunities. The school's Baptist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. Nearly 1,100 students enroll at Arkansas Baptist College yearly.

Areas of study offered at Arkansas Baptist College include:

• Business Administration
• Human Services
• Law and Justice Administration
• Religious Studies
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• African-American Studies

The school operates under an open enrollment policy, accepting all applicants that meet the minimum requirements for admission. Submission of transcripts, records, test scores, and admissions essays may be requested for certain programs.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $8,600 for the year, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students should check the school's price of attendance calculator to get a more personalized estimate of costs. The price of on-campus housing is approximately $4,400 for the year. Arkansas Baptist College may offer financial aid for students who are eligible by way of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Students may visit the website to obtain a complete list of areas of study, admissions information, and more.

Career Options for Graduates

Accountants

Description

Analyze financial information and prepare financial reports to determine or maintain record of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, or other financial activities within an organization.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, accountants employment is expected to grow at a rate of 10.7% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $31.24
  • Average Annual Salary: $64990

Budget Analysts

Description

Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Analyze budgeting and accounting reports.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, budget analysts employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.5% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR
  • Total Employment: 260
  • Average Hourly Rate: $28.30
  • Average Annual Salary: $58850

Credit Analysts

Description

Analyze credit data and financial statements of individuals or firms to determine the degree of risk involved in extending credit or lending money. Prepare reports with credit information for use in decision making.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, credit analysts employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.1% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR
  • Total Employment: 110
  • Average Hourly Rate: $40.10
  • Average Annual Salary: $83400

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).