Accounting Programs

M State offers programs in the accounting field both online and at the Moorhead campus. The range of program options allows M State to fit the needs of students with diverse career goals, from those who desire to prepare for immediate entry into the workforce to those with a goal of transferring and earning a four-year degree.

Career opportunities for accountants are broad, with employment in diverse businesses including public accounting firms, banks, health care, government agencies, non-profits and private businesses. 

Accounting AAS 60 credits - Moorhead and online

The Accounting AAS provides the knowledge and skills to examine, analyze, interpret and correct accounting data for the purpose of preparing financial statements, budgets, forecast accounting reports, payroll reports and federal income tax returns. The program also includes computerized accounting concepts.

Accounting Clerk diploma 32 credits - Moorhead and online

Learn to perform routine calculating, journalizing, posting and verifying duties to maintain accounting records and to prepare payroll reports and federal tax returns. The program includes both manual and computerized accounting concepts and applications.