Accounting
Bristol's Accounting program prepares you to enter in-demand careers
Gain transferrable skills applicable across industries
Accounting is more than numbers.
A career in accounting offers strong job stability, competitive salaries and a clear path for advancement. With demand for skilled accountants remaining high across sectors, this profession opens the door to diverse roles – from auditing and financial analysis to tax preparation and consulting.
If you're detail-oriented and enjoy problem-solving, accounting may be the right fit for you. With experienced faculty, practical coursework and an internship that connects you directly with industry needs, you’ll graduate ready to launch your career.
Watch how Bristol graduate Geoff McClain transformed his life through Bristol Community College's Accounting program.
Build Your Future in Accounting, On Your Time
We understand our students have busy schedules.
Bristol's Accounting degree and certificate programs both deliver academic excellence and hands-on experience. At Bristol, your education is available on your time, when you're ready.
What is a Degree versus a Certificate Program?
Bristol Degree Programs
- Can be completed in 2 years as a full-time student
- Earn about 60 credits
- Expect about 4 hours of class time per week
Bristol Certificate Programs
- Can be completed in 2 years or less as a full-time or part-time student
- Earn about 30 credits
- Expect about 2 hours of class time per week
Accounting Program Locations
Hybrid denotes a mix of in-person and online classes.
Attleboro
Hybrid
Fall River
Fully in-person or hybrid
New Bedford
Hybrid
Taunton
Hybrid
Online
What You'll Learn
Accounting program students will be able to...
- Produce financial statements from business transactions
- Apply accounting principles in preparation of financial statements
- Critically analyze financial statements for decision making
- Communicate accounting information in clear terms
- Apply quantitative and qualitative knowledge to interpreting accounting information.
What You'll Become
Graduates of Bristol's Accounting program move on to become...
- Junior staff accountants
- Bookkeepers
- Loan service representatives
- Tax preparation assistants
- Credit and collection associates
- Junior financial analysts
Gain Real Experience Through Internships
Bristol's Experiential Education Center matches students with internships and civic engagement opportunities that best fit their skills and career goals.
Start Working Immediately or Continue Your Education
Bristol's Accounting program equips graduates to enter the workforce immediately after graduating, although many graduates go on to earn their bachelor's and master's degrees. No matter your path, Bristol is here to support you and your success.
Career Services can help you:
- Write or update your resumé
- Create or update your LinkedIn profile
- Begin your job search
- Ace your next job interview
Transfer Services can help you:
- Connect with four-year colleges and universities
- Find the best transfer schools for you
- Complete transfer applications and the Common App
- Secure transfer scholarships
Join us at Bristol Community College
Our dedicated staff is here to answer your questions and remove the barriers between you and your education.
More Information and Contact
For questions about the Accounting program, contact Jon Bjornson at E.Jon.Bjornson@BristolCC.edu or 774.357.3143.