Accounting (A.A.S.)

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The accounting program is designed to provide you with a strong foundation in accounting, business and liberal arts. Accounting is called “the language of business” as all businesses use accounting to run their enterprises and report their financial performance.

Our program offers a full array of accounting courses that provide you with the skills and knowledge necessary to begin an entry-level career in accounting or to continue your education by pursuing a four-year accounting degree. Upon completion of the program requirements, the Associate of Applied Science degree in Accounting is awarded.


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BMCC is committed to  students’ long-term success and will help you explore professional opportunities. Undecided? No problem. The college offers Career Coach for salary and employment information, job postings and a self-discovery assessment to help students find their academic and career paths. Visit Career Express to make an appointment with a career advisor, search for jobs or sign-up for professional development activities with the Center for Career Development. Students can also visit the Office of Internships and Experiential Learning to gain real world experience in preparation for a four-year degree and beyond. These opportunities are available to help BMCC students build a foundation for future success.

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Requirements

Required Common Core

6 CRS
English Composition

Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning

OR
4 CRS
MAT 2xx
Pathways-approved MAT 2xx or higher course

Life and Physical Sciences

General Astronomy

OR

General Physics
14
Total Required Common Core

Flexible Core

Creative Expression
3 CRS, 3 HRS
MUS/ART
Pathways-approved MUS/ART course
6
Total Flexible Core
24
Total Common Core

Curriculum Requirements

Accounting Principles II
Taxation: Federal
Intermediate Accounting I
Cost Accounting I
Intermediate Accounting II
Business Law
Accounting Internship I
3 CRS
HED xxx
Health Education Elective

OR

Taxation of Business Entities

OR

Accounting Information Systems

OR

OR

OR

Macroeconomics

OR

Microeconomics
40
Total Curriculum Credits
60
Total Program Credits

Notes:

Please note, these requirements are effective the 2016-2017 catalog year. Please check your DegreeWorks account for your specific degree requirements as when you began at BMCC will determine your program requirements.

  1. For students whose first language is not English, SPE 102 will satisfy this requirement.

Accounting Department

199 Chambers Street, Room F-530
New York, NY 10007
Phone: (212) 220-8185

Office Hours:
Monday-Friday:
9 a.m.-5 p.m