Accounting
Accounting Deparment Website Accounting is one of the most rapidly expanding fields in today's economy. Since it is service oriented, it involves working with people almost as much as with financial records. Accountants not only collect and report financial data, but they also serve as the link between the data and the people who use it.
Can Accounting majors transfer to a four-year college or university?
Many colleges and universities will apply the courses students have taken toward a bachelor’s degree.
What will students learn studying Accounting?
They acquire an extensive background in accounting and a strong fundamental knowledge of the major functions of business and industry. They study business law, business organization and management, mathematics and economics.
Are there any requirements students must satisfy before taking courses in the major?
Algebra I is a prerequisite for all majors. Algebra I competency must be verified with a passing score on the College's placement test.
How long will it take to complete this degree?
Students who do not need to take developmental coursework can complete the degree in two years. They can shorten the amount of time by taking courses in the summer and winter sessions.
Questions?
Contact Professor Richard Ellison, Department Chair, at (732) 906-2576.
ACCOUNTING
Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree Program - ACC.AAS
Below are required courses and recommended course groupings and sequences for program completion. Courses may have prerequistes and corequisite requirements. Check course descriptions for details.
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| Courses | | Credits | Requisites/Comments | | Semester I | | | | | ACC 101 | FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING | 4 | | | BUS 101 | BUSINESS ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT | 3 | | | BUS 107 | COMPUTER APPLICATIONS FOR BUSINESS | 3 |
| | ENG 121 | ENGLISH COMPOSITION I | 3 | A passing score on the writing portion of the College’s placement test or a grade of ´C´ or better in ENG 010; completion of RDG 009 with a ´C´ or better or a score on the reading portion of the College placement test that exemptsstudents from RDG 009 | | BUS 115 | Mathematics of Finance | 3 | MAT 013
BUS 115, Mathematics of Finance, will satisfy the math requirement. Students considering transfer to a baccalaureate program should consult an academic advisor as to the other math choices. | | Semester II | | | | | ACC 102 | MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING | 4 | ACC 101 | | BUS 201 | BUSINESS LAW I | 3 | | ENG 122
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ENG 125 | ENGLISH COMPOSITION II
ENGLISH COMPOSTITION II: WRITING ABOUT LITERATURE | 3 | A grade of "C" or better in ENG 121 and a passing score on the reading portion of the College placement test or a grade of "C" or better in ENG 121 and a grade of "C" or better in RDG 011. | | SPE 121 | FUNDAMENTALS OF PUBLIC SPEAKING | 3 | | | ____ ____ | GENERAL EDUCATION SOCIAL SCIENCES ELECTIVE
(GE SS) | 3 | | | | | | | Semester III | | | | | ACC 202 | COST ACCOUNTING | 4 | ACC 102 | | ACC 211 | INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING I | 4 | ACC 102 | | BUS 202 | BUSINESS LAW II | 3 | BUS 201 | | ECO 201 | ECONOMICS I | 3 | A passing score on the algebra portion of the College placement test or MAT 013. | | ____ ____ | PHYSICAL/HEALTH ED ELECTIVE | 1-3 | | | ____ ____ |
| | | | Semester IV | | | | ____ ____
| CHOOSE ONE OF THE THREE FOLLOWING COURSES (3 CREDITS EACH):
ACC 203-
ACCOUNTING SYSTEMS AND PROCEDURES
ACC 206-
TAX ACCOUNTING
ACC208-
ACCOUNTING FIELD EXPERIENCE | 3
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ACC 102
ACC 102
ACC211 and written permission from the Department Chairperson and the Director of Cooperative Education and Interships. | | ____ ____ | GENERAL EDUCATION SCIENCE
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(GE SCI) | 3-4 | You may choose a science course for which you have the appropriate academic background from Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics and Science. | | ACC 212 | INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING II | 4 | ACC 211 | | ECO 202 | ECONOMICS II | 3 | ECO 201 | | GENERAL EDUCATION HUMANITIES OR SOCIAL SCIENCES
(GE HUM) OR (GE SS) | 3 | | | Total Credits: | 63-66 | |
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TheAccounting Certificate of Achievement is designed for individuals with a college degree who have satisfied basic skills, general education and mathematics requirements. Permission of the Department Chairperson may also be required.
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| Courses | | Credits | Requisites/Comments | | ACC 101 | FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING | 4 | | | ACC 102 | MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING | 4 | ACC 101 | | ACC 202 | COST ACCOUNTING | 4 | ACC 102 | | ACC 211 | INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING | 4 | ACC 102 | | | | | ____ ____
| RECOMMENDED ELECTIVE:
ACC 212
INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING II |
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ACC 211 | | Total Credits: | 20 | | | The Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination Certificate of Achievement is designed for the person who already has a college degree - Associate's, Bachelor's or higher.
FAFE.COA | | Course | | Credits | Requisites/Comments | | ACC 207 | AUDITING | 3 | ACC 212 or permission of Department Chair.
This course may be satisfied by acceptable transfer credits or by Credit by Examination.
| | BUS 107 | COMPUTER APPLICATIONS FOR BUSINESS | 3 | This course may be satisfied by acceptable transfer credits or by Credit by Examination. | | ACC 221 | FRAUD EXAMINATION | 3 | ACC 207 and BUS 107/CSC 105/CSC 106 | | ACC 222 | FRAUD DATA ANALYSIS | 3 | Prerequisite – ACC 221
Co-requisite – ACC 223 | | ACC 223 | FRAUD AND THE LAW | 3 | Prerequisite – ACC 221
Co-requisite – ACC 222 | | ACC 224 | ADVANCED FRAUD EXAMINATION | 3 | ACC 221, ACC 222 and ACC 223 | | Total Credits: | 18 | |
*Students with A.S. or A.A.S. degrees must show that they have taken 18 credits of general education
courses. Holder of A.A. degrees are presumed to have satisfied the general education requirement.
**For students with a degree, who are granted transfer credits, this total will be reduced.
NOTE: Not all courses in the Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination Certificate Achievement program are offered every semester. Please call the Department Chairperson at 732-906-2576 to discuss course offerings for future semesters.
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