Louisiana Community Colleges
Accounting Programs
Accounting programs at community colleges in this state. Financial accounting, managerial accounting, and CPA-track coursework.
11 colleges · 121 sections · 45 unique courses · Fall 2026 · Updated today
Accounting is one of the most direct community-college-to-career pathways in Louisiana: graduates with an associate in accounting step into bookkeeping, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and entry-level staff accountant roles at small businesses and CPA firms across the state. The 121 sections this term at 11 LCTCS colleges cover financial accounting, managerial accounting, tax prep, payroll, and QuickBooks.
For students aiming at the CPA license, an associate's covers roughly the first two years of the 150-credit-hour requirement — the rest comes from a bachelor's in accounting plus enough upper-division coursework to hit the threshold. Compare college below by graduate earnings and award counts; some LCTCS programs have tighter articulation with university accounting programs than others.
Colleges offering Accounting
Pick a college to see its full plan — every required course, which ones transfer to the school you want, and what’s open now.
Accounting is a transfer program — community colleges offer the coursework; you earn the degree, and its earnings, at a four-year university. See where it transfers →
Accounting Availability Snapshot
How accounting sections are being offered across 11 colleges in Louisiana this term (121 sections total).
Delivery format
- online89 (74%)
- in person32 (26%)
When sections meet
- Morning (before noon)32
- Afternoon (noon–5 PM)14
- Evening (5 PM and after)6
- Asynchronous / TBA69
Start dates
Sections begin on 9 distinct dates. 8 late-start more than two weeks after the term's earliest start.
Instructor diversity
Taught by 16 distinct instructors across 11 colleges.
Degree requirements by college
Expand a college to see the courses required for graduation. Data sourced from each college's official catalog.
Baton Rouge Community College1 program
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Plan all required coursesProgram of Study
- ACCT 2313Financial Accounting I2 sections+ plan
- ACCT 2323Financial Accounting II1 section+ plan
- ACCT 2103Introduction to Auditing1 section+ plan
- ACCT 2213Introduction to Managerial Accounting2 sections+ plan
- ACCT 2413Computer-Based Accounting1 section+ plan
- ACCT 2353Accounting Information Systems1 section+ plan
- ELEC XXXACCT elective Credit Hours: 3 (see below)not offered+ plan
- ELEC XXXACCT elective Credit Hours: 3 (see below)not offered+ plan
ACCT Electives:
Source: College catalog
Fletcher Technical Community College1 program
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Plan all required coursesGeneral Education Courses
- ENGL 10068 sectionsor MATH 1103+ plan
- ELEC XXXHumanities Elective (3 credit hours) - Choose from ENGL, HIST, or PHILnot offered+ plan
- ELEC XXXNatural Science Elective (3 credit hours) - Choose from BIOL, CHEM, GEOL, or PHSCnot offered+ plan
- ELEC XXXSocial Science Elective (3 credit hours) - Choose from CRJU, ECON, GEOG, POLI, PSYC, or SOCInot offered+ plan
Core Courses
- ACCT 2100Financial Accounting2 sections+ plan
- ACCT 2110Managerial Accounting1 section+ plan
- ACCT 2250Payroll Accounting1 section+ plan
- ACCT 2300Intermediate Accounting Inot offered+ plan
- ACCT 2350Financial Accounting Projectsnot offered+ plan
- ACCT 2500Computerized Accounting1 section+ plan
- BUSN 1050Business Communications2 sections+ plan
- BUSN 1100Introduction To Business3 sections+ plan
- BUSN 2130Personal Finance1 sectionor BUSN 2451+ plan
- CPTR 1100Introduction To Computer Applications3 sections+ plan
- CINS 1350Spreadsheet Applications2 sections+ plan
- CINS 1250Word Processing2 sections+ plan
- CINS 1750Database Applications1 section+ plan
- KYBD 1100Keyboarding I2 sections+ plan
Source: College catalog
Louisiana Delta Community College2 programs
Nunez Community College2 programs
Common Accounting courses
- ACCT 205Intro Financial Accounting(20 sections)
- ACCT 111Fundamentals of Accounting(13 sections)
- ACCT 1110Fundamentals of Accounting(8 sections)
- ACCT 2103Intro to Auditing(4 sections)
- ACCT 2113Financial Accounting III(4 sections)
- ACCT 2100Intro to Financial Accounting(4 sections)
- ACCT 222Computerized Acct: Quickbooks(4 sections)
- ACCT 2101Principles of Financial Acc I(4 sections)
- ACCT 2213Intro to Managerial Acct(3 sections)
- ACCT 1100Principles of Accounting PartI(3 sections)
- ACCT 1250Payroll Accounting(3 sections)
- ACCT 2110Intro to Managerial Accounting(3 sections)
Career outlook for Accounting graduates
Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data for the primary career outcome of this program (2024 OEWS release). Compare Louisiana’s typical pay to the national picture before choosing where to study.
Wage data reflects all workers in the occupation, not just recent CC graduates — entry-level pay is typically lower. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS.
Frequently asked questions
- Can I become a CPA with just an associate degree?
- No. The CPA license requires 150 college credit hours (typically a bachelor's plus 30 extra hours) — an associate is 60 hours. The associate is a great first step that covers the intro accounting sequence at much lower tuition, but you'll need to transfer to complete the bachelor's plus the extra credits.
- What's the difference between bookkeeping and accounting jobs?
- Bookkeepers record day-to-day transactions, manage AP/AR, and produce monthly trial balances. Accountants analyze the books, produce financial statements, handle tax compliance, and advise on financial decisions. An associate in accounting qualifies you for full-charge bookkeeper and staff-accountant roles; the higher-paying senior accountant and controller titles typically require a bachelor's.
- Does Louisiana have a high demand for accountants?
- Yes. Accounting is one of the most stable, highest-employment occupations in every state — every business needs at least one bookkeeper, and the field is largely recession-resistant because tax compliance and AP/AR don't go away in downturns. BLS projects 4% employment growth nationally through 2032.
- Does accounting credit transfer to a bachelor's in accounting?
- Yes, with the usual caveats — both colleges (CC and 4-year) must use the AICPA model curriculum for the credits to fully apply toward the upper-division accounting major. Louisiana's LCTCS accounting programs are generally well-articulated with the state's flagship universities. Compare colleges below; articulation strength varies.
Compare Accounting programs in other states
Same comparison view, different state systems. Useful if you’re considering an out-of-state community college or just want to see how Louisiana’s accounting programs stack up.
Other programs in Louisiana
Some programs may not be offered at every college — pages render only when the program meets a coverage threshold for the state.