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Schools Concentrating On Bookkeeping And Accounting Clerks
- Focus: For schools with a focus on this career area, look at Miami Dade College, Valencia Community College, Broward College, and Tallahassee Community College.
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Student Body
- Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider Miami Dade College, Broward College, South Florida Community College, and Valencia Community College.
- Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider Indian River State College, St Petersburg College, Daytona State College, and FSC Jacksonville.
School Setting
- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of Gulf Coast Community College, Pensacola Junior College, Brevard Community College, and South Florida Community College.
- Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of South Florida Community College and Hillsborough Community College.
Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State
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University Of North Florida • Jacksonville, FL
Studying Accounting (completion in 2009)
• 9/25/2011
"I enjoyed attending the University of North Florida. I felt that I definitely earned my degree."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | I would definitely recommend my school to those looking for an accounting career. I felt that overall the school was adequate in teaching me the knowledge needed and did so in a very professional manner. |
| Program Reputation | 10 | University of North Florida has a great reputation as being a great business school. The have some of the highest accreditations. |
| Program Quality | 9 | My school provided a well rounded program for accounting. I felt I learned a lot about the accounting field. |
| Instruction | 7 | I felt the the instructors provided adequate information pertaining to my degree. However, I felt that they could have been more helpful in career preparation. |
| How Difficult | 8 | The course work was difficult but not impossible. I found it to be challenging. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | There could have been more hands on learning. I don't feel that there was enough hands on learning to prepare for the actual duties of an accountant. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 8 | I was always able to find classes to fit within my schedule. However, some would fill up quickly and I don't recall having many online options. |
| Academic Facilities | 8 | All of the facilities and resources were adequate. A new library was built during my senior year, as were new classroom buildings. |
| Social Life | 6 | I was not very active in the social activities going on. They did have a lot of activities going on, but I chose to focus primarily on my coursework. |
| Placement Services | 6 | The school did provide career fairs, mock interviews, and other useful information for preparing for job placement. However, the opportunities for actually finding a job seemed limited because of conflicting dates and the number of applicants attending the career fairs. |
| Alumni Network | 4 | I do not feel very connected to the school's alumni network. However, they do send out a quarterly alumni newsletter via the mail. |
Florida Atlantic University • Boca Raton, FL
Studying Accounting (completion in 2006)
• 10/14/2011
"I was very satisfied with my experience. The school offers many opportunities for students looking for a good career."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | I would recommend FAU to anyone pursuing a career in Accounting or Bookkeeping. There are several campuses with easy access serving both residential and commuter students. |
| Program Reputation | 9 | FAU enjoys a very good reputation among the area accounting firms and other businesses. A lot of students are actively recruited while they are in school. |
| Program Quality | 7 | It is a good public school. The professors are very knowledgeable and helpful. |
| Instruction | 8 | FAU has a high rate of success in preparing students for the accounting profession. The curriculum is very good and very relevant to what the employers are looking for. |
| How Difficult | 6 | The program is not very difficult. If someone is willing to work hard and is organized, it is not difficult to complete the program successfully. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | Students are required to complete internships and work on team-based projects. The program emphasizes both hands-on and book learning. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 9 | The program is very flexible and accommodates students who are working or have other family responsibilities. Many classes are offered in the evenings, on weekends, and online, both during the Fall and Spring as well as in the other summer at all the campuses. |
| Academic Facilities | 9 | There is a wide range of facilities offering many resources, both on the physical premises as well as online. There are tutors and study support groups readily available as well as the faculty during office hours. |
| Social Life | 8 | There are many athletic and social events to foster school spirit. The school community is very strong and closely knit. |
| Placement Services | 9 | The school has a very strong job placement program. The career services office offers many programs to assist students with their job search. |
| Alumni Network | 8 | The alumni network is strong and they have many networking events. There are many opportunities to interact with other alumni. |
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