Accounting

Catalog 2023-2024

Associate in Applied Science

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.

Program Outcomes:

Graduates of the Program will be able to:

  • Possess a strong foundational knowledge of accounting principles, with the ability to analyze financial transactions, prepare and post journal entries and construct a complete set of financial statements. Apply foundational knowledge of accounting principles to prepare management reports, projections, and budget analysis.
  • Create written and computer-generated reports and documents using correct accounting terminology and references to current accounting pronouncements.
  • Demonstrate ethical/professional responsibility in the analysis and reporting of business financial data.

Recommended Course Sequence

Below are required courses and recommended course groupings and sequences for program completion. Courses may have prerequisite and corequisite requirements. Check course descriptions for details.

Semester I

ACC-101

Financial Accounting
4

BUS-101

Introduction to Business
3

CSC-105

Computer Applications and Systems
3

Students may select an alternate Computer Science (GE MST) course for which they have appropriate academic advisement and preparation in mathematics, such as CSC-106.

ENG-121

English Composition I
3

BUS-115

Mathematics of Finance
3

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 2

ACC-102

Managerial Accounting
4

BUS-201

Business Law I
3

ENG-122

English Composition II
3

SPE-121

Fundamentals of Public Speaking
3

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GE SS
3

Choose one course designated in the course descriptions as General Education Social Science.

Courses
ECO-201 Principles of Economics I 3
ECO-202 Principles of Economics II 3
GLS-131 World Geography 3
POS-121 Introductory Government and Politics 3
POS-201 United States State and Local Government 3
POS-220 United States National Government 3
POS-222 Comparative Government 3
PSY-123 Introduction to Psychology 3
PSY-223 Child Psychology: Infancy through Adolescence 3
PSY-232 Lifespan Development 3
PSY-255 Adolescent Psychology 3
PSY-270 Adult Development and Aging 3
SOC-121 Introduction to Sociology 3
SOC-122 Social Institutions 3
SOC-123 Introduction to Anthropology 3
SOC-131 Contemporary Social Problems 3
SOC-131H Contemporary Social Problems (Honors) 3

Semester 3

ACC-202

Cost Accounting
4

ACC-211

Intermediate Accounting I
4

BUS-202

Business Law II
3

ECO-201

Principles of Economics I
3

Semester 4

ACC-206

Tax Accounting
3

OR

ACC-208

Accounting Field Experience
3

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GE Science Elective
4

Students must select a 4-credit General Education course with the GE MST designation from the following sciences: BIO, CHM, PHY, SCI.

ACC-212

Intermediate Accounting II
4

ECO-202

Principles of Economics II
3

Total Credits 60

Contact Information
Business and Computer Science

Contact Name: Mirian Curry, Acting Chairperson
Contact Phone: 732.906.2526
Contact Email: BusinessAndCompSci@middlesexcc.edu
Department Websites:
Business Programs:   https://www.middlesexcollege.edu/academics/business-and-professional-studies/
Computer Science Programs: https://www.middlesexcollege.edu/academics/computer-science/

 

 


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