The Associate of Applied Science degree in Accounting is a career program that is primarily designed to prepare students to secure entry-level positions directly upon completion. Our graduates are hired by major accounting firms, Fortune 500 companies, as well as many diverse smaller businesses. While this Career Program is focused on developing job skills leading to successful employment, ensuring the transfer of many of our credits to senior institutions for students who take courses at the college is also a priority.
It is important to note that for those students who may decide to pursue a four year degree in the future and possibly a long term career in Accounting, that their A.A.S. degree in Accounting is comprised of many of the education requirements mandated by the New Jersey State Board of Accountancy that enables one to sit for the C.P.A. examination. Through both traditional and creative approaches to teaching, which include Service Learning, we encourage in our students the capacity to learn, willingness to accept constructive criticism, self-discipline, good study and practice habits, communication, self-motivation and esteem, intellectual curiosity and a team work ethic and leadership.
Graduates are able to:
- apply accounting knowledge to make business decisions
- use financial statements to measure the financial performance of a business
- record business transactions resulting in financial statements
This degree is offered through the Business and Public Service Department, whose mission is to provide challenging career-oriented undergraduate programs to business and public service students, educating them to the level of competency needed for successful transfer to four year institutions or immediate career path entry into the global market.
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