Career Stats

• Growth & Wages*
• + 10% by 2018
• $32,510
• Job Prospects
• State and Local Government
• Educational Services
• Health Care
• Payroll Services

Career Profile

Large Growth in Accounting Careers through 2018

A growing economy will result in more financial transactions and other activities that require record-keeping. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of accounting, bookkeeping and auditing clerks is projected to grow by 10% through 2018. Accounting, bookkeeping and auditing occupations are some of the largest growth occupations in the economy. In fact, accounting careers boasted 2 million jobs in 2008 with projections at nearly 2.3 million by 2018.* That's an increase of more than 200,000 jobs!

Did you know?

Small businesses and large companies rely on the specialized skills accounting clerks bring to the table. Nearly every industry is in need of accounting professionals including educational services, health care, local and state governments as well as accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping and payroll services.

Employers value clerks who can multitask a wide-range of bookkeeping functions such as payroll and billing. So, whether you employ your expertise with public or private companies, mom and pop businesses or multinational firms, training from PCDI will prepare you for your choice of valuable accounting careers.

Training for Accounting careers

PCDI's accounting school is designed to help you cultivate the proficiency necessary in accounting careers. 22 easy to follow comprehensive courses will give you the skills you need for success in today's competitive accounting industry. Since each lesson is offered online, you set your own pace. Study when or wherever is best for you. That means you could be ready to pursue accounting careers in as little as 6 months.

And, we make getting started easy. All your study materials, including textbooks and workbooks, are included in our low tuition. Plus, interest-free monthly payment plans make getting your accounting training affordable.

Why Wait?

Start your Accounting career today! Enroll online or call 1-888-909-0558 to speak with an Admissions Advisor.

Interested in Accounting careers? Learn more about our accounting course materials and options for financing your education by visiting AshworthCollege.edu. Ashworth College is a division of PCDI, a leader in distance education.

*Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition, Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks