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Accounting and Finance Pathways

The table shows an at-a-glance view of Central Piedmont’s offerings in this field. Find the option that matches your timeline, goals and interests, then select the pathway title to learn more!

Student Goals Education Prerequisite Campus Timeline to Completion Learning Format
Accounting and Finance (A.A.S.) Associate in Applied Science High School Diploma or Equivalent Central Campus, Cato Campus, Harper Campus, Levine Campus, Merancas Campus, Online Two Years Hybrid, Online, In Person
Accounting and Business Analytics Certificate High School Diploma or Equivalent Cato Campus, Central Campus, Levine Campus, Merancas Campus One semester Hybrid
Accounting Technology Certificate High School Diploma or Equivalent Cato Campus, Central Campus, Levine Campus, Merancas Campus One semester Hybrid
Bookkeeping Certificate High School Diploma or Equivalent Cato Campus, Central Campus, Levine Campus, Merancas Campus One semester Hybrid
Financial Services Certificate High School Diploma or Equivalent Cato Campus, Central Campus, Levine Campus, Merancas Campus One semester Hybrid
Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination Certificate High School Diploma or Equivalent Cato Campus, Central Campus, Levine Campus, Merancas Campus One semester Hybrid
Income Tax Preparer Certificate High School Diploma or Equivalent Cato Campus, Central Campus, Levine Campus, Merancas Campus One semester Hybrid
Personal Finance Certificate High School Diploma or Equivalent Cato Campus, Central Campus, Levine Campus, Merancas Campus One semester Hybrid
Professional Accounting Certificate I Certificate No Requirement Cato Campus, Central Campus, Levine Campus, Merancas Campus One semester Hybrid
Professional Accounting Certificate II Certificate No Requirement Cato Campus, Central Campus, Levine Campus, Merancas Campus One semester Hybrid
Financial Services, Real Estate and Insurance - Short-Term Training Courses Short-Term Training or Professional Certificate High School Diploma or Equivalent Cato Campus, Central Campus, Harper Campus, Harris Campus, Levine Campus, Merancas Campus, Online 16 weeks or less In Person
Governmental Accounting Certificate High School Diploma or Equivalent Cato Campus, Central Campus, Levine Campus, Online One year In Person
Dual Enrollment Certificate No Requirement Multiple Two or More Academic Years Hybrid
  • Accounting and Finance (A.A.S.)
    Student Goals: Associate Degree
    Education Prerequisite: High School Diploma or Equivalent
    Campus: Central Campus, Cato Campus, Harper Campus, Levine Campus, Merancas Campus, Online
    Timeline to Completion: Two Years
    Learning Format: Hybrid, Online, In Person
  • Accounting and Business Analytics
    Student Goals: Certificate
    Education Prerequisite: High School Diploma or Equivalent
    Campus: Cato Campus, Central Campus, Levine Campus, Merancas Campus
    Timeline to Completion: One semester
    Learning Format: Hybrid
  • Accounting Technology
    Student Goals: Certificate
    Education Prerequisite: High School Diploma or Equivalent
    Campus: Cato Campus, Central Campus, Levine Campus, Merancas Campus
    Timeline to Completion: One semester
    Learning Format: Hybrid
  • Bookkeeping
    Student Goals: Certificate
    Education Prerequisite: High School Diploma or Equivalent
    Campus: Cato Campus, Central Campus, Levine Campus, Merancas Campus
    Timeline to Completion: One semester
    Learning Format: Hybrid
  • Financial Services
    Student Goals: Certificate
    Education Prerequisite: High School Diploma or Equivalent
    Campus: Cato Campus, Central Campus, Levine Campus, Merancas Campus
    Timeline to Completion: One semester
    Learning Format: Hybrid
  • Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination
    Student Goals: Certificate
    Education Prerequisite: High School Diploma or Equivalent
    Campus: Cato Campus, Central Campus, Levine Campus, Merancas Campus
    Timeline to Completion: One semester
    Learning Format: Hybrid
  • Income Tax Preparer
    Student Goals: Certificate
    Education Prerequisite: High School Diploma or Equivalent
    Campus: Cato Campus, Central Campus, Levine Campus, Merancas Campus
    Timeline to Completion: One semester
    Learning Format: Hybrid
  • Personal Finance
    Student Goals: Certificate
    Education Prerequisite: High School Diploma or Equivalent
    Campus: Cato Campus, Central Campus, Levine Campus, Merancas Campus
    Timeline to Completion: One semester
    Learning Format: Hybrid
  • Professional Accounting Certificate I
    Student Goals: Certificate
    Education Prerequisite: No Requirement
    Campus: Cato Campus, Central Campus, Levine Campus, Merancas Campus
    Timeline to Completion: One semester
    Learning Format: Hybrid
  • Professional Accounting Certificate II
    Student Goals: Certificate
    Education Prerequisite: No Requirement
    Campus: Cato Campus, Central Campus, Levine Campus, Merancas Campus
    Timeline to Completion: One semester
    Learning Format: Hybrid
  • Financial Services, Real Estate and Insurance - Short-Term Training Courses
    Student Goals: Short-Term Training or Professional Certificate
    Education Prerequisite: High School Diploma or Equivalent
    Campus: Cato Campus, Central Campus, Harper Campus, Harris Campus, Levine Campus, Merancas Campus, Online
    Timeline to Completion: 16 weeks or less
    Learning Format: In Person
  • Governmental Accounting
    Student Goals: Certificate
    Education Prerequisite: High School Diploma or Equivalent
    Campus: Cato Campus, Central Campus, Levine Campus, Online
    Timeline to Completion: One year
    Learning Format: In Person
  • Dual Enrollment
    Student Goals:
    Education Prerequisite: No Requirement
    Campus: Multiple
    Timeline to Completion: Two or More Academic Years
    Learning Format: Hybrid
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