Accounting

Associate in Arts

AAS Business, Emphasis: Accounting

Certificate

Course Descriptions

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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:

Careers and Technology Division
New Mexico Junior College
1 Thunderbird Circle
Hobbs, NM 88240

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