Accounting Technology Programs in Hawaii

<h2″>Educational Information:

Most of the time, accounting technology programs are offered at the associate and bachelor degree levels. Students enrolled in the program learn all of the basic finance and accounting skills to pursue a career in bookkeeping, tax preparation, auditing, payroll, accounts receivable and account payable.

<h2″>Licensing Information:

To gain your license in accounting in the state of Hawaii, you will need to take the CPA exam after meeting the following requirements:

  • Completion of a bachelor degree in accounting
  • Successful completion of 150 hours of study with an accredited institution
  • Ethics exams are not required
  • Obtained a bachelor degree with a minimum of 24 hours in upper-division accounting and another 24 hours in non-accounting business classes
  • Completion of 1,500 hours performing audits under the GAAP or GAAS rules, or have a minimum of two-years professional experience in the accounting field
  • Licenses have to be renewed every two years
  • Completion of 80 hours under the CPE in the two-years before renewing the license
  • Candidates need to complete four hours of ethics classes for every two-year time period

<h2″>Employment Information:

When it comes to working in Hawaii, the greatest concentration of auditors and accountants is often found in Honolulu, which is the main hub for international and business commerce. Three out of the four main accounting firms have their branch offices in Honolulu. Ernst & Young, KPMG and Deloitte all provide ample employment opportunities for those looking to working in the accounting field. Internal auditors, environmental accountants, controllers and accountants can find employment throughout the finance, tourism and energy sectors in Hawaii.

As of May 2020, accounting professionals earned an average salary of $65,820 in Hawaii. Between 2018 and 2028, the number of accountant and auditor jobs in the state is projected to increase by 4.7%, which is slightly higher than the national average growth rate of 4% during this period. About 530 annual job openings in this field are expected during this ten-year period leading to 2028 due to a combination of new job growth, retirements, and natural job turnover.

May 2020 Bureau of Labor Statistics salary and job market trends for accountants and auditors represent state data, not school-specific information. 

Job growth projections for 2018-2028 sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor-sponsored O*Net database. Figures represent state data, not school-specific information.

Conditions in your area may vary. Data Accessed May 2021.