Accounting

Build your future, one balance sheet at a time

Numbers are the foundation of every successful business. Financial reports, balance sheets and budgets tell a company’s story, while debit and credit define its path. As an accountant, you become the navigator who ensures the story is clear, accurate and actionable.

At CLC, our stackable certificate and degree programs empower you to excel in the world of business finance. Whether you’re looking for a fast-paced two-semester program to kickstart your career or a four-semester option to deepen your expertise, we provide the flexibility and foundation to meet your goals. You can enter the workforce as a bookkeeper or accountant, or use your credentials to pursue a four-year degree.

Today’s organizations depend on detail-oriented professionals who can interpret financial data and balance the books. Our supportive and forward-thinking instructors will guide you every step of the way, helping you gain the certifications, skills, and confidence you need to thrive in this dynamic field.

Location: Brainerd Campus

Fast Facts

Flexible learning: online and in-person class options.
 
Gain real-world skills in business data analysis, the accounting cycle, and accounting standards through hands-on learning and internships.
 
Students earn QuickBooks certifications and specialized training in payroll, tax prep, and nonprofit accounting—giving them a competitive edge over many four-year grads.
 
Seamless transfer options save time and money on four-year degrees.
 
Curriculum shaped by industry input, including a new Healthcare Accounting AAS Degree.
accounting students

Earn certifications for a competitive edge over many four-year accounting graduates.

Median Annual Salary

$79,880 ($38.40hr)*

US Annual Job Openings 130,800

Currently Employed
1,562,000

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“A four-year accounting degree isn't the only path to a successful accounting career. A two-year Accounting AAS from CLC offers a practical, affordable path to launch an accounting career immediately, with opportunities in bookkeeping, payroll, tax preparation, and accounting support while providing future growth through experience or further education.”
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Kristina Ehnert
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The CLC Promise

Central Lakes College promises to provide you with an extraordinary education
that is affordable, accessible and enhances quality of your life.

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*Source: CareerOneStop – US Dept. of Labor

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