Skyline College offers an Associate of Science Degree for students looking for a clear path to transfer to a four-year institution, and two Certificates in Accounting: Computer Specialist and Accounting for students looking to get a leg up in the workplace. Accountants and auditors prepare and examine financial records. They ensure that financial records are accurate and that taxes are paid properly and on time helping to ensure that organizations run efficiently and according to the law. <br><br>To succeed in accounting, students should possess strong analytical and communication skills. They should also be organized, detail oriented, and enjoy dealing with numbers to interpret facts and figures. Accountants must make sound judgments and be able to clearly communicate the results of their work, orally and in writing, to clients and management. <br><br>Accounting programs prepare students for a career such as public accountant, management accountant, government accountant, and internal auditor. Persons trained in accounting may also pursue careers as budget analysts and financial managers.<br><br>Most public accounting and business firms require applicants for accountant and internal auditor positions to have at least a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field. Skyline College can start you on the path toward a bachelor’s degree.