Accounting & Finance

Every company needs a skilled accountant or financial manager.

Whether you want to gain basic accounting skills or prepare for a graduate degree, our accounting and finance programs can get you where you want to go.

Our professional instructors and focus on solving real-world problems will give you the foundation you need for your career in accounting and finance.

Ensign College is a proud member of the Institute of Management Accountants, which is the worldwide association of accounting and finance professionals in business.

Our student chapter provides networking opportunities and regular events to explore educational and career opportunities.

Degree Programs

Programs with an asterisk (*) include a bachelor's degree.

What's the Difference?

Not sure which path to take? Start with the Accounting Certificate, which is the foundation for all accounting and finance programs. Then use this comparison table to help you decide your next steps.

	Accounting Certificate/Associate	Accounting Bachelor's	Finance Bachelor's
Program Structure	15-credit certificate Add general education requirements for a transferrable associate degree	Accounting Certificate Business Analytics Certificate Business core and upper division courses	Accounting Certificate Business core and electives Finance emphasis courses
Career Options	Bookkeeping Clerk Accounting Clerk Auditing Clerk Accountant	Certified Management Accountant Financial Manager Auditor Forensic Accountant Actuary Financial Analyst	Financial Analyst Wealth Manager Financial Planner Budget Analyst Financial Manager/CFO Credit Analyst
Earning Potential	$47,440 2022 average annual wage for bookkeepers	$86,740 2022 average annual wage for accountants and auditors	$108,790 2022 average annual wage for financial and investment analysts
Minimum Time to Complete	Two semesters for certificate Two years (4 semesters) for a certificate + associate degree	Four years (8 semesters)	Four years (8 semesters)

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ACCOUNTING & FINANCE

Every company needs a skilled accountant or financial manager.