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Accounting

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The Department of Business Studies at Manchester Community College offers an Accounting Associate Degree and an Accounting Certificate.

The Accounting field offers challenging and meaningful work, career opportunities and job security, and a rewarding salary. According to the 2007 Occupational Outlook Handbook published by the U.S. Department of Labor, the future is bright for accountants, with faster than average projected growth rate in the number of jobs created through the year 2016. Currently, there are about 1.3 million jobs in accounting and auditing, with more than 226,000 accounting jobs expected to be created over the next decade.

Accounting was listed as the top undergraduate degree in demand for 2007 by the National Association of Colleges and Employers. Opportunities exist in public accounting, private industry, government, non-profit organizations, and international arenas.

Accounting is the language of business; it ensures that the nation’s firms are run efficiently, that public records are kept accurately, and that taxes are paid on time. Accountants analyze, classify, record, summarize, report transactions in businesses, prepare financial statements, and oversee the financial stability of an organization.

Admissions Requirements

Although our Accounting Program does not have any specific admissions requirements, it should be noted that individuals with criminal charges may not be able to become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Please check with the NH Board of Accountancy before pursing a degree in accounting if you have been convicted of a criminal charge and want to become a CPA in the future.

Transfer Policy:

Students may transfer credits earned at other accredited institutions.

Accreditation

The Department of Business Studies is nationally accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), which allows MCC graduates to transfer to four-year colleges and universities in all regions of the country.

Program Outcomes

Graduates with an A.S. degree in Accounting will:

• Have a practical working knowledge of financial and managerial accounting.
• Know how to operate at least one accounting software program.
• Know how to prepare a fairly complex individual tax return.
• Be able to prepare accurate well-organized financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Demonstrate proficiency in analytical thinking, oral and written communication, and applied mathematical skills.
• Have a practical working knowledge of subject matters in marketing, management, finance, law, economics, and human resources.
• Have a well rounded business education and be ready to enter the work force in an entry level accounting position.
• Be able to transfer to a four-year college or university with a solid accounting and overall business studies foundation so as to continue their accounting education in a seamless manner.

Job & Transfer Opportunities

Job Opportunities
MCC’s Department of Business Studies works with Robert Half International (placement agency for accounting professionals) to help our accounting students find temporary and permanent placement in accounting related jobs. Graduates are ready for entry-level accounting/bookkeeping positions such as general ledger, managerial accounting, staff accountant, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll, to name a few.

Transfer Opportunities
The Accounting AS degree transfers in its entirety to many four-year colleges and universities. Southern New Hampshire University accepts 90 credits from MCC and awards scholarships to MCC accounting graduates based on academic performance. Locally, Plymouth State University, UNH-Manchester, and Franklin Pierce University also accept accounting graduates. Additionally, credits transfer to ACBSP-accredited colleges.

Accounting Degree Program

Total Credits - 69

Accounting Certificate

Total Credits - 30