Accounting

Why Study Accounting?

Business planning
Business control
Complex tax laws
Computer technology
International trade
Unemployment levels
Increased governmental regulations
Management decision making

Opportunities

There are numerous opportunities for employment in the accounting field. NMJC accounting students find jobs in the areas of public accounting, financial reporting, financial law, taxes, banking, auditing, and general bookkeeping.

What kinds of knowledge and skills will be needed by accountants?

Mathematics and statistics
Reading and communication
Economics
Business law
Computer technology
Financial reporting
Behavioral science
Resource allocation
Financial management
Auditing
Taxation
Marketing
Operations research
Decision-making

Program

New Mexico Junior College offers several options in accounting. They are as follows:

A one-year certificate in accounting which gives students a basic accounting foundation.
A two-year Associate in Applied Science Degree with a major in accounting. This degree gives the student a strong exposure to accounting and computers.
NMJC has an articulation agreement in place allowing students pursuing a four-year baccalaureate degree to transfer their associate degree college credits to local colleges toward a four-year degree.
An accounting cooperative work experience program that offers students a chance to experience the real world situation by working with local accounting firms for credit.

Accounting Curriculum

Principles of Accounting AC 114
Principles of Accounting AC 124
Intermediate Accounting AC 213
Intermediate Accounting AC 223
Microcomputer Accounting I AC 213A
Microcomputer Accounting II AC 223B
Income Tax I AC233A

Why study accounting at New Mexico Junior College?

Academic parallel courses of study
Outstanding reputation
Accessible full-time faculty
Proximity to job availability
Low tuition and fees
Program flexibility
Variety of course offerings
Personalized programming and counseling
Professional accreditation

For additional information contact:

Robert Guthrie – Professor, Accounting
Careers and Technology Division
New Mexico Junior College
1 Thunderbird Circle
Hobbs, NM 88240
575.492.2532
RGuthrie@nmjc.edu

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