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Accounting
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Program Description
Accountants play a crucial role in modern business, ensuring the accurate recording, analysis, and interpretation of financial transactions. Beyond maintaining financial records, they provide insights that drive efficiency and informed decision-making. Graduates of the Accounting A.S. program can pursue entry-level positions such as bookkeepers, accounting clerks, junior accountants, payroll clerks, bank tellers, and assistant tax examiners in government agencies.
With additional education, they may advance to roles such as business manager, budget director, private accountant, or controller. Those who pursue further study and gain relevant experience may also qualify for certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), or become educators in accounting and related fields.
To enhance practical learning, students have the opportunity to participate in an internship or apprenticeship during their final year, gaining valuable hands-on experience in a supervised business setting. These programs are critical in developing skills in learning how to collaborate with team members and using technology to enhance effective communication with management or clients.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Accounting AS program, students will be able to:
Explain fundamental business concepts related to accounting, finance, business ethics, various forms of business entities, and global business within the broader business environment.
Conduct business research by gathering, analyzing, and presenting information effectively in both individual and group settings.
Prepare, interpret, and analyze financial statements for internal and external decision-making, demonstrating an understanding of financial reporting principles.
Apply intermediate-level accounting skills to record, summarize, and evaluate financial transactions.
Apply business technology, software applications, and fundamental programming skills to create professional business documents, build spreadsheets, and manage databases for financial analysis and informed decision-making.
Demonstrate quantitative proficiency by accurately performing mathematical calculations relevant to business operations.
Engage in experiential learning through supervised internship or apprenticeship, applying accounting principles in real-world business settings.
Program Coordinator: Professor Paul Jaijairam
Requirements
Students must successfully complete 60-61 credits, all degree requirements, and two writing intensive courses. Students must also have a final cumulative GPA of at least a 2.0.
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Notes:
[1] In order to comply with transfer requirement at senior colleges, students are required to complete MTH 28 College Algebra and Elementary Trigonometry or MTH 28.5 College Algebra and Elementary Trigonometry (corequisite) in Required Core B and MTH 30 Precalculus to fulfill Flexible Core E. Students who place out of MTH 28 should complete MTH 30 in Required Core B and may select another course to fulfill Flexible Core E.
[2] In an effort to select courses which can be accepted as transfer credits at Senior Colleges and give students the breadth of knowledge required nationally of Business Majors, students are strongly recommended to complete HIS 10 or HIS 11 and/or COMM 34 to fulfill Flexible Core A, ECO 12 to fulfill Flexible Core B, and COMM 11 and/or ECO 11 or ECO 20 to fulfill Flexible Core D. Students wishing to participate in Baruch College’s Business Academy for early entry acceptance into Zicklin’s BBA program must complete ECO 12 in Flexible Core A and ECO 11 in Flexible Core D to be eligible.
[3] Students wishing to participate in Baruch College’s Business Academy and for early entry acceptance into Zicklin’s BBA program must complete BUS 110 instead of BUS 51 to qualify.
[4] Students accepted into the apprenticeship opportunities will enroll in a combination of CWE 41, CWE 42, and CWE 43 in place of BUS 51, CWE 31, and BUS 41. If students have completed any or all of these courses prior to participating in the apprenticeship, alternative course substitutions may be determined. Participation in an apprenticeship may prevent students from finishing their degree within the regular number (60) of credits.
[5] CWE 31 is a two (2) credit course. Students should enroll in CWE 31 one year before graduating or when they have completed at least 30 credits towards their degree. Students should see the CWE 31 Coordinator in the Department of Business and Information Systems, during their second semester. Students who are employed full-time are not required to complete the internship portion of CWE 31, provided their employer agrees to participate in course-related surveys. Permission must be obtained from the CWE 31 Coordinator or Department Chairperson by submitting documentation of current full-time employment. College Work-Study assignments within CUNY may not be used as substitutes for the CWE internship.
[6] Students must take FYS 11 prior to earning 24 degree or equated credits. Students who have earned 24 or more degree or equated credits are permitted to use the one credit as a free elective. It is highly recommended that students take FYS 11 in their first or second semester. This requirement will be waived for students who have earned 24 or more degree or equated credits at BCC or another college and transfer into this program.
[7] Students transferring into the program with 24 or more degree or equated credits will be exempt from FYS 11 and only required to complete 60 credits to graduate.