Accounting Technology Programs in Indiana

Educational Information:

Most of the time, accounting technology programs are offered at the certificate and associate degree levels. Students will learn the necessary finance and accounting skills to work in careers as a bookkeeper, payroll administrator, auditor, tax preparer, accounts payable clerk and accounts receivable clerk.

Licensing Information:

To qualify for a license in Indiana, the following requirements must be met:

  • A minimum of 24 hours of undergraduate accounting or 15 hours in graduate-level classes
  • At least a bachelor degree of higher from an accredited institution. 150 semester hours need to be completed with a degree having an accounting concentration
  • Transcripts need to be provided at the time of the examination
  • Minimum two years of experience in the accounting field working in academia, government, industry or a public practice setting
  • Notarized verification by an active CPA, whether licensed in another state or the state of Indiana

Employment Information:

Many different industries are in need of CPAs. Licensed accountants in Indiana are able to work for government entities, small business owners, accounting firms and various other state industries. PricewaterhouseCoopers, KPMG and Deloitte & Touche all have offices in Indiana. Some of the other rapidly growing industries for accountants are tourism, hospitality, insurance and pharmaceuticals. A licensed CPA in Indiana is encouraged to remain up-to-date with information from the Indiana Board of Accountancy. Competitive job prospects will continue to be available through 2020.

As of May 2020, accounting professionals earned an average salary of $72,860 in Indiana. Between 2018 and 2028, the number of accountant and auditor jobs in the state is projected to increase by 7.3%, which is much higher than the national average growth rate of 4% during this period. About 2,290 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.