Get the Skills to Be an Accounting Professional

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Are you good with details and enjoy ensuring things run smoothly? Consider a rewarding career as a Professional Accountant

16 Month* Accounting Associate’s Degree

Want to break into an accounting career but aren’t sure what the first steps are? LIBI’s Associate’s Degree in Accounting gives you training on the latest accounting software and practices that will leave you feeling confident about pursuing your career as an Accountant.

The best way to see if LIBI is the right fit for you is to see it for yourself. You can tour our facilities, get all your questions answered, and meet with both students and instructors. Schedule a Tour Now or Get more info.

Becoming a Skilled Accounting Professional

You’re already detail-oriented and passionate about making sure that things run smoothly, so why not transform the skills you already have into a rewarding career? Our Associate’s Degree in Accounting not only gives the core skills that employers look for when hiring, but we also have a career services department dedicated to developing your interview skills as well as your cover letter and resume.

Processing of financial data, record-keeping, auditing, and reporting are all tasks that you could perform as an accounting professional. You can start a career not only in finance but also in areas ranging from non-profit institutions to small businesses to large companies in a variety of business sectors.

You’ll learn:

  • Principles of Accounting I-II
  • Intermediate Accounting I-II
  • Income Tax
  • Administrative Management
  • Business Legal Concepts and Terminology
  • Customer Service Management
  • Introduction to Business
  • Business Mathematics
  • Business Communications
  • Computerized Accounting
  • Professional Career Development and Management
At LIBI I have acquired important knowledge and skills. The teachers shared their own experiences in class. This is a great teaching method . . . The teachers are hard-working. Whenever I had questions after class, the teachers were pleased to answer them and explain them patiently. LIBI has prepared me well for my career. I am a new immigrant and LIBI was my first institution of learning experience in the United States. I love LIBI, and I am proud to be a LIBI student.
Guang Ming He, Hospitality Management Graduate

EXCEL at LIBI Scholarship

Looking to save money on your tuition? The EXCEL at LIBI Scholarship is just one of a handful of scholarships that could help make your transition that much easier.

LIBI will award scholarships aimed at helping qualified students who have a financial need to complete college while limiting student loan debt. The EXCEL at LIBI Scholarship is a tuition credit that will cover any remaining tuition expenses not already covered by other forms of financial aid.

Career Opportunities in Accounting

Graduates of the the LIBI Accounting program may find employment as the following:

  • Accountant
  • Auditor
  • Budget Analyst
  • Credit Analyst
  • Financial Examiner

Externship Career Training

Want to take your learning out of the classroom and right into a real business environment? Take advantage of one of the many externship opportunities that we keep on file. The experiences gained during externships are invaluable and they look fantastic on your resume as well.

With an externship in your back pocket, you’ll feel confident pursuing your career in Accounting.

Academic Success Center

Get the support you need to launch a successful career. Our Academic Success Center offers you help with subject-specific areas. This means that even if a new topic or concept isn’t clicking right away, you can get the help you need.

Our Academic Success Center is also dedicated to supporting you throughout your career. Experienced Job Placement professionals are happy to help with things like resume preparation, interview techniques, and job searches.

Financial Aid: Funding Your Career Training

While LIBI does recommend that students seek out federal financial aid (FAFSA) and aid from the State of New York, we do pride ourselves on offering numerous bursaries and scholarships. One such scholarship, the EXCEL at LIBI Scholarship, has helped many of our past students graduate debt-free.

*Financial Aid is available for those who qualify.

Is a Professional Career in Accounting Right for You? Get More Info…

If you’re interested in learning more about a career as an Accounting Professional and exploring whether LIBI is right for you, Get more info on this page for more information. A helpful LIBI Career Advisor will assist with everything from career questions to financial aid and help you discover the perfect career path for you.

For immediate questions, call 888-769-5424.

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