California Accounting Schools

Here is a list of accounting schools in California which offer a wide variety of degrees and diplomas in the accounting field. We've also gathered information about a career in accounting which is located at the bottom of this page. Click on a school to find more specific information or just scroll down the page through all the schools and their programs.

Learn more about a career in accounting from someone who actually works in the field today. Read our interview with an accountant who talks about the pros and cons of his job. Also read an article about startin a career in accounting - Enjoying a Career in Accounting.

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Advanced College

Locations: South Gate, CA

Advanced Training

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Locations: El Cajon, CA

  • Computerized Accounting/Office Administration (Diploma)

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California College

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Locations: San Diego, CA

  • Accounting (Bachelor's Degree)
    The objectives of the major are to provide the graduate with an understanding of business and financial concepts and how they relate to professional accounting — including the principles of federal taxation, auditing, and accounting for small business and corporations.
  • E-Business Management & Accounting (Associate's Degree)

Carter Vocational Schools

Locations: Riverside, CA

Center for Employment Training

Locations: San Jose, CA

Central Coast College

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Locations: Salinas, CA

  • Computer Specialist Accounting (Diploma)
    In less than a year at Central Coast College you will acquire skills in: Accounting Systems, Accounting Theories with hands-on Practice, Computerized Spreadsheets, Word Processing and Computerized Accounting.

CompuMatics.com

Locations: Los Angeles, CA

CSI Career College

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Locations: Vacaville, CA

  • Computerized Office w/ Bookkeeping (Certificate)
    Learn general accounting principles and practices and the latest accounting software.

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DeVry University

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Locations: Fremont, CA / Irvine, CA / Long Beach, CA / Pomona, CA / Elk Grove (Sacramento), CA / San Diego, CA / San Francisco, CA / West Hills, CA / Sherman Oaks, CA / Bakersfield, CA

  • Business Administration (Bachelor's Degree)
    Students may select from eleven concentrations, including: Accounting, Business Information Systems, E-Commerce, Health Services Management, Hospitality Management, Human Resource Management, Operations Management, Project Management, Sales and Marketing, Security Management, Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship.

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Empire College

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Locations: Santa Rosa, CA

  • Accounting (Associate's Degree)
    This 17 1/2 month program is designed to prepare the graduate for a position as a full-charge bookkeeper or junior-level accountant and to expand a student's potential for assumption of supervisory or management responsibilities within a company. Cost, financial, and tax accounting are the foundation of this program. The general education classes emphasize critical thinking, human relations, and decision-making skills required of well-qualified accounting personnel. In addition, the program has a strong emphasis on computerized spreadsheets, word processing, and computerized accounting.
  • Accounting with Computer Applications (Diploma)
    This 12 1/2 month program is designed to prepare the graduate for an entry-level account clerk or bookkeeping position or as a full-charge bookkeeper. Accounting systems, cycles, theories, and concepts are studied with a strong emphasis on computerized spreadsheets, word processing, and computerized accounting to meet the demands of the employer.
  • Bookkeeping with Computer Applications (Diploma)
    Learn fundamental accounting skills, word and data processing, and office procedures. Be prepared to assume a wide range of bookkeeping and assistant accounting responsibilities including payroll, general ledger, payables, and receivables. This is a short-term (10 month), entry-level program designed to prepare graduates for employment as account clerks, bookkeeping assistants, payroll clerks, accounts receivable/accounts payable clerks, or data entry clerks.
  • Computerized Business Skills (Diploma)
    Develop basic business proficiencies and be prepared to assume entry-level clerical, bookkeeping, or reception positions. Job options are numerous and include working for financial institutions, insurance companies, and small business.

Everest College

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Locations: City of Industry, CA / Ontario, CA / West Los Angeles, CA

  • Business Management/Administrative Assistant (Diploma)
    You will gain knowledge of business structures and laws, computerized procedures, basic accounting principles, and up-to-date office technologies.

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Foothill College

Locations: Palo Alto, CA

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Heald College

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Locations: Concord, CA / Fresno, CA / Hayward, CA / Rancho Cordova, CA / Roseville, CA / Salinas, CA / San Francisco, CA / San Jose, CA / Stockton, CA

  • Business Accounting (Certificate)
    You will learn accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, payroll, income tax, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). You will also learn computer software and spreadsheets for accounting applications.
  • Business Accounting (Associate's Degree)
    You will learn accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, payroll, income tax, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). You will also learn computer software and spreadsheets for accounting applications.
  • Business Administration (Associate's Degree)
    The program teaches basic concepts related to business management, accounting, human resources, Internet marketing, and other areas relevant to the business world. Students explore ways to manage human, financial, and material resources, which are key components of the global economy.
  • Business Administration (Diploma)
    The program teaches basic concepts related to business management, accounting, human resources, Internet marketing, and other areas relevant to the business world. Students explore ways to manage human, financial, and material resources, which are key components of the global economy.
  • Business Administration - Accounting (Associate's Degree)
    Heald's program will introduce you to financial accounting, tax preparation, business and Internet law, communications, and computerized systems. After completing the Accounting program, your qualifications will assist you in pursuing a variety of positions, including Accounting Specialist, Accounts Payable/Receivable Specialist, and Payroll Processor.

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ICT College

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Locations: Los Angeles, CA

  • Business Management (Bachelor's Degree)
    The Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management is a comprehensive 18-month (beyond the AA) program that builds on the foundation in business management acquired in the Associate Degree program. The curriculum incorporates previous coursework in basic computer operations (Microsoft Office), management and accounting, and expands to include classes that are critical in today's global economy and international business climate.
  • Business Management (Associate's Degree)
    The Associate of Arts Degree in Business Management is a comprehensive 18-month program that teaches business fundamentals and offers students a general introduction to a wide array of business disciplines. The curriculum includes basic computer operations emphasizing Microsoft Office (Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access). Extensive course work in accounting; Computerized Accounting, business law, taxation, financial planning and management.

Institute of Technology

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Locations: Clovis, CA / Modesto, CA / Roseville, CA

  • Computerized Accounting (Diploma)
    Graduates from this program will learn QuickBooks Pro, accounting skills for bank reconciliation, payroll, and management of accounts payables and receivables to satisfy entry-level bookkeeping requirements. Beginning word processing and spreadsheet skills are taught in preparation for the Microsoft Office Specialist Certification.

InterCoast College

Locations: Burbank, CA / Carson, CA / Orange, CA / Riverside, CA / West Covina, CA

ITT Technical Institute

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Locations: Anaheim, CA / West Covina, CA

  • Business and Accounting Technology (Bachelor's Degree)

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Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University

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Locations: Fremont, CA / Colton, CA / Irvine, CA / Pomona, CA / Elk Grove (Sacramento), CA / San Diego, CA / San Francisco, CA / San Jose, CA / Long Beach, CA

  • Accounting (Graduate Certificate)
  • Accounting and Financial Management (Master's Degree)

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Milan Institute

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Locations: Visalia, CA

  • Full Charge Bookkeeper (Diploma)
    A Full Charge Bookkeeper's duties vary from office to office, but normally include recording debits and credits, balance sheets, bank reconciliations, ledgers, bank deposits, and other tasks. This course prepares students to manage the bookkeeping functions of a business. Students learn to prepare financial statements.
  • Office Administration (Diploma)
    The Office Administration program teaches students how to use computers in a business-like environment, it teaches students how to use a computer for accounting purposes, payroll, desktop publishing, and how to use other types of software such as Windows, Office 97, Excel and others.

MTI College

Locations: Sacramento, CA

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Newbridge College

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Locations: Monterey Park, CA

  • Computerized Accounting (Diploma)
    This program introduces you to the work of integrated computerized accounting. Upon completion, you will be able to establish company records; maintain daily transactions using the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory, account reconciliation and payroll features; and create financial statements.

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Remington College

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Locations: San Diego, CA

  • Business Information Systems (Associate's Degree)
    The student's course work includes subjects that are fundamental to the operation of an office, such as accounting, spreadsheets, databases, word processing, communications and more.

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San Joaquin Valley College

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Locations: Fresno, CA / Modesto, CA / Rancho Cucamonga, CA / Visalia, CA / Rancho Cordova, CA

  • Health Care Administration (Associate's Degree)
    SJVC's Health Care Administration program gives you the expert training you need to perform front office duties in a health care setting. Course studies include office management, medical terminology, patient record keeping, bookkeeping, accounting, insurance claims preparation, professional communication and general operation of a health care facility. Computer training using Microsoft Office and Medical Manager.
  • Medical Office Administration (Associate's Degree)
    SJVC's Medical Office Administration program provides in-depth training for the front office position of a busy medical practice or facility. Hands-on experience and classroom instruction include the study of office management, patient record-keeping, bookkeeping and accounting, and professional communication.

Santa Barbara Business College

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Locations: Santa Barbara, CA / Santa Maria, CA / Bakersfield, CA / Ventura, CA / Palm Desert, CA

  • Business Administration (Associate's Degree)
    This program provides a solid background in accounting principles using integrated software for a full range of computer skills. In addition to the accounting principles background, the program includes studies in management skills that will prepare the graduate for entry-level positions in bookkeeping and management careers.
  • Business Administration (Diploma)
    This program provides a solid background in accounting principles using integrated software for a full range of computer skills. In addition to the accounting principles background, the program includes studies in management skills that will prepare the graduate for entry-level positions in bookkeeping and management careers.

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University of Phoenix

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Locations: Bakersfield, CA / Gardena, CA / Lancaster, CA / Ontario, CA / Oxnard, CA / Pasadena, CA / Sacramento, CA / San Bernardino, CA / San Diego, CA / San Francisco, CA / Woodland Hills, CA / Diamond Bar, CA / La Mirada, CA / Costa Mesa, CA / Murrieta, CA / Laguna Hills, CA / Culver City, CA / Chula Vista, CA / Imperial, CA / Palm Desert, CA / San Diego, CA / San Marcos, CA / San Diego, CA / Beale AFB, CA / Elk Grove, CA / Fairfield, CA / Lathrop, CA / Modesto, CA / Chico, CA / Rancho Cordova, CA / Roseville, CA / Sacramento, CA / Fresno, CA / Fresno, CA / Visalia, CA / Pleasanton, CA / Concord, CA / Fremont, CA / Livermore, CA / Novato, CA / Oakland, CA / San Jose, CA

  • Business Administration/Accounting (Master's Degree)
  • Business/Accounting (Bachelor's Degree)

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Valley Career College

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Locations: El Cajon, CA

  • Computerized Office/Accounting (Certificate)

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Westwood College

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Locations: Anaheim, CA / Inland Empire (Upland), CA

  • Business Administration - Accounting (Bachelor's Degree)
    This degree prepares students for entry-level positions in the field such as accounts payable manager, cost estimator, payroll administrator, or loan and credit counselor.

Accounting Career Information

Accounting has grown in recent years to include far more than the reporting and measuring of financial events. A contemporary accounting career is intensely people-oriented and emphasizes the use of analytical skills to diagnose and resolve economic problems for important decision makers within a company. There is really no limit to how high accountants can progress in their corporate careers. Many CEOs began as staff accountants and work their way up through the ranks.

Some possible careers in accounting include:

  • Certified Public Account (CPA)
  • Staff Accountant
  • Controller
  • VP of Finance
  • Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
  • Auditors
  • Governmental Accounting

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