Accounting (A.A.S.)
Accountants collect and analyze financial data, design and maintain accounting systems, prepare budgets, financial statements, and tax returns, and conduct audits. Herkimer’s accounting program will prepare students for entry-level positions in the accounting field or for transfer to a four-year school.
Career Opportunities/Transfer Information
HCCC graduates find jobs in public accounting and private industry; most however transfer to four-year colleges and universities throughout the northeast.
Program of Study |
First Year |
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First semester |
Courses |
Credits |
Second semester |
Courses |
Credits |
BU 111 |
Business Organization & Management |
3 |
BU 115 |
Accounting II |
3 |
BU 114 |
Accounting I |
4 |
BU 121 |
Business Law I |
3 |
EN 111 |
English I |
3 |
BU 141 |
Intro. to Marketing |
3 |
FS 100 |
Freshman Seminar |
1 |
EN 112 |
English II |
3 |
IS 115 |
Computer Software Applications |
3 |
MA ___ |
Mathematics Elective |
3 |
HE 130 OR HE 121 |
Wellness OR Personal and Community Health |
3 |
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Total |
17 |
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Total |
15 |
Second Year |
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First semester |
Courses |
Credits |
Second semester |
Courses |
Credits |
BU 214 |
Intermediate Accounting I |
4 |
BU 215 |
Cost Accounting |
3 |
BU 216 |
Fundamentals of Income Tax |
3 |
BU 224 |
Intermediate Accounting II |
3 |
BU 217 |
Money & Banking |
3 |
BU 265 |
Corporate Finance |
3 |
SS 185 |
Intro. to Macroeconomics |
3 |
BU ___ |
Business Elective |
3 |
SC ___ |
Science Elective |
3 |
SS ___ |
Social Science Elective |
3 |
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Total |
16 |
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Total |
15 |
63 Credits Required for the Associate in Applied Science Degree |
+Students interested in pursuing a transfer option should consult their advisor. |
For more information E-Mail or contact the Business/Computer Division at (315) 866-0300, ext. 8240 or toll free 1-888-464-4222, ext. 8240. |
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