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Sinclair is moving to semesters for fall 2012. These pages reflect curriculum data as of Sinclair's 2011–2012 quarter-based academic year. In preparation for the transition, students are urged to consult an academic advisor before registering for a course or program.

Business & Public Services

Accounting

Do the Math… Accounting at Sinclair Adds Up to a Better Future

Our accounting program prepares you to enter the business areas of general accounting, cost accounting, tax and auditing. Our faculty and staff will teach you about the theoretical, computer, and practical background necessary for supervisory and administrative accounting careers, as well as other areas of business.

The skills and experience you gain in this program will greatly help you in understanding and making workplace decisions, no matter the field.

This program might be for you if:

• You enjoy mathematics and working with numbers.
• You would like to gain more experience in the organization of business finance.
• You aspire to work in the field of finance—as an auditor or certified public accountant (CPA).
• You are interested in learning more about accounting software.

Accountants prepare, analyze and verify financial reports, and monitor business information systems that furnish this information to managers. In this field, you must have the ability to develop and present understandable and reliable analyses of business operations which can be used in making business decisions. This program allows you to study the responsibilities of an accountant—giving insight into business and finance organization.

Certificate Programs

Short-term Technical Certificate

Tax Practitioner

The Tax Practitioner certificate prepares students for work in the tax preparation field. As Federal tax law changes and grows more complex, more people seek professional tax preparation assistance. Tax preparers may work for companies or work as entrepreneurs in their own businesses. The Tax Practitioner certificate covers both Federal, state and local tax law. Actual tax preparation for clients will take place through service learning providing valuable practical experience. The certificate also prepares interested students for the Enrolled Agents’ Exam of the Internal Revenue Service.

Interested in learning more about this certificate program?

• View the curriculum now »
• Visit the Accounting Web site »
• Talk with an admissions counselor by calling 1-888-722-2883 or visiting one of our convenient locations.

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Already know the program that is right for you?

Fill out an online admissions application to get started or visit the Sinclair Admissions Web site to find out more.

Degree Programs

Associate of Applied Science - Accounting

Accountants prepare, analyze, and verify financial reports, and monitor information systems that furnish this information to managers. Managers such as business executives, bankers, government leaders, and investors all rely on financial statements and other reports prepared by accountants to summarize and interpret the multitude of financial transactions that occur in every business. An accountant must have the ability to develop and present understandable and reliable analyses of business operations which can be used in making business decisions. Students study the responsibilities of an accountant, giving insight into a business organization. Employment opportunities exist in private business and industry, government, and independent accounting firms. Positions available to graduates include accountant, cost accountant, payroll accountant, auditor, tax accountant, and financial analyst. Students who complete the accounting program can qualify to sit for the CPA exam in Ohio. They will need to complete a few additional courses and a qualifying exam (or exams) that are determined by the Ohio Board of Accountancy.

Interested in learning more about this degree program?

• View the curriculum now »
• Visit the Accounting Web site »
• Talk with an admissions counselor by calling 1-888-722-2883 or visiting one of our convenient locations.

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Already know the program that is right for you?

Fill out an online admissions application to get started or visit the Sinclair Admissions Web site to find out more.

Transfer Opportunities

Make the most of your education by starting at Sinclair Community College. Our quality programs and low tuition make it a great place to start even if you intend to further your education beyond an associate degree or certificate. You would be surprised at the money you could save by completing your first two years of study at Sinclair—just take a look at our low tuition and see the savings for yourself. You can also learn more by visiting Sinclair’s Transfer Web site »

Articulation & Transfer Agreements

Sinclair works directly with many four-year schools in Ohio and beyond to ensure the college credit you earn will transfer easily to those schools. By developing articulation agreements, formal agreements between colleges detailing the recognition of college credit between the schools, you will know you are meeting the requirements needed at the four-year school of your choice. Learn more about articulation and transfer »

Related Programs

Sinclair Community College offers a wide variety of certificate and degree programs. With so many to choose from, we are sure that you can find a program that suits your needs. If you are interested in the accounting programs, you might also be interested in learning more about these programs at Sinclair:

• Business Information Systems
• Computer Information Systems
• Entrepreneurship
• Health Information Management
• Management
• Mathematics
• Operations Technology
• Real Estate