Nevada Community Colleges
Accounting Programs
Accounting programs at community colleges in this state. Financial accounting, managerial accounting, and CPA-track coursework.
4 colleges · 127 sections · 14 unique courses · Fall 2026 · Updated today
Accounting is one of the most direct community-college-to-career pathways in Nevada: 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 127 sections this term at 4 NSHE 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 NSHE programs have tighter articulation with university accounting programs than others.
Colleges offering Accounting
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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 →
| College | Sections | Courses | Online |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of Southern Nevada | 98 | 9 | 49 |
| Truckee Meadows Community College | 18 | 8 | 15 |
| Western Nevada College | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Great Basin College | 5 | 5 | — |
Accounting Availability Snapshot
How accounting sections are being offered across 4 colleges in Nevada this term (127 sections total).
Delivery format
- online66 (52%)
- in person61 (48%)
When sections meet
- Morning (before noon)25
- Afternoon (noon–5 PM)20
- Evening (5 PM and after)10
- Asynchronous / TBA72
Start dates
Sections begin on 5 distinct dates. 7 late-start more than two weeks after the term's earliest start.
Instructor diversity
Taught by 28 distinct instructors across 4 colleges.
Degree requirements by college
Expand a college to see the courses required for graduation. Data sourced from each college's official catalog.
College of Southern Nevada1 program
English Composition (3-5 Credits)
3 creditsCommunication (3 Credits)
3 creditsHuman Relations (3 Credits)
3 creditsNatural Science (3 Credits)
3 creditsChoose 3 credits from 16 approved courses
Catalog group: Fine Arts/Humanities/Social Science (3 Credits)
- ELEC XXXany AM prefix coursenot offered+ plan
- ELEC XXXor any ANTH prefix course (except ANTH 102 and ANTH 110L)not offered+ plan
- ELEC XXXor any ART prefix coursenot offered+ plan
- ELEC XXXor any COM prefix coursenot offered+ plan
- CRJ 104Introduction to Administration of Justice21 sectionsor DAN 101+ plan
Choose 4 credits from 14 approved courses
Catalog group: U.S. and Nevada Constitution (4-6 Credits)
Core Requirements (30 Credits)
30 credits- ACC 105Taxation for Individuals4 sections+ plan
- ACC 201Financial Accounting52 sections+ plan
- ACC 202Managerial Accounting28 sections+ plan
- ACC 203Intermediate Accounting I2 sections+ plan
- ACC 204Intermediate Accounting II2 sections+ plan
- ACC 205Cost Accounting4 sections+ plan
- ACC 220Microcomputer Accounting Systemsnot offered+ plan
- BUS 273Business Law I5 sections+ plan
- FIN 101Personal Finance7 sections+ plan
- IS 101Introduction to Information Systemsnot offered+ plan
Electives (choose 9 Credits)
9 creditsSource: College catalog
Common Accounting courses
- ACC 201Financial Accounting(62 sections)
- ACC 202Managerial Accounting(34 sections)
- ACC 105Taxation for Individuals(6 sections)
- ACC 203Intermediate Accounting I(4 sections)
- ACC 205Cost Accounting(4 sections)
- ACC 135Bookkeeping I(3 sections)
- ACC 135BBookkeeping I(2 sections)
- ACC 204Intermediate Accounting II(2 sections)
- ACC 222BExcel for Accounting(2 sections)
- ACC 223BIntroduction to QuickBooks(2 sections)
- ACC 220Microcomputer Accounting Systems(2 sections)
- ACC 136Bookkeeping II(2 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 Nevada’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 Nevada 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. Nevada's NSHE 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 Nevada’s accounting programs stack up.
Other programs in Nevada
Some programs may not be offered at every college — pages render only when the program meets a coverage threshold for the state.