Accounting

Welcome to Opportunities
in Accounting

Every business depends on finance professionals. It’s a profession that will never go out of style.

Today’s accounting careers require business savvy and specialized skills – the kind you can only get in a top-notch career education program.

With your Saddleback College education, you can launch a high-paying career right away, or save money while you earn fully transferable credits toward a bachelor’s degree in Accounting.

Potential Salaries

$42,570 - $86,370

Per Year

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to discover your options.

Potential Careers

Bookkeeper

Payroll Clerk

Accountant

Auditing Clerk

Hiring Companies

H&R Block

Netflix

Creative Arts Agency

Many More!

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

Is Accounting really in demand?

Finance professionals are in demand. Count on it! Here are just a few of the many careers and their average salaries.

Bookkeeping, Accounting and Auditing Clerk - $46,340

Statement Clerk - $42,570

Billing, Cost and Rate Clerk - $42,570

Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks - $50,900

Accountant/Auditor (w/ further education) - $75,690

Budget Analyst (w/ further education) - $86,730

What degrees and/or certificates are offered at Saddleback?

Saddleback College offers three certificate programs in Accounting. Each pathway fulfills many of the requirements for transfer to a four-year bachelor’s degree program.

For more information about these programs, you can also visit the main Saddleback website’s Accounting page.

Accounting (Certificate of Achievement)
Computerized Accounting Specialist (Certificate of Achievement)
Tax Preparation (Certificate of Achievement)

Which regional employers are hiring?

H&R Block * BDO * Deloitte * Netflix * El Super Markets * Marriott International * BWDWN * Creative Arts Agency * And Many More! *

Can I contact the department or faculty?

The Accounting Department (BGS 226) can be contacted at (949) 582-4773.

Donald Bowman, Department Chair - (949) 582-4484

Dr. Alex Llorente, Professor - (949) 582-4592

Elizabeth Jennison, Professor - (949) 582-4655

Jane Medling, Professor - (949) 348-6171

What is the cost to complete the program and is financial aid available?

Saddleback College is proud to be Orange County’s premier provider of low-cost career education. See the 2019 Cost of Education Statement for the most recent information on cost of attendance.

For financial aid, visit the Student Financial Assistance & Scholarship Office online, for details on financial assistance sources, including grants, loans, scholarships, work-study opportunities, and more!

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