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Accounting

Accounting

Those who earn a degree in accounting or a related field are in high demand. In today's chaotic economy, business management degrees are sought after by many employers and are looked at as a keystone to success. 

This program is designed for students interested in the fields of general accounting, financial accounting, auditing, cost accounting, or management accounting in both the public and private sector. In all of these areas, records must be kept and financial reports prepared that provide the financial data needed to evaluate past performance and future operations. Compliance with Internal Revenue Service law and other government regulations requires that businesses maintain accounting records accurately and prepare appropriate reports. 

Accounting Student

Course Requirements

Semester One - Fall 2022 Credits
ACS102 The College Experience 3.00
BUS101 Prin of Acct I 3.00
BUS130 or BUS230: Intro to Bus 3.00
ENG101 English Comp. I 3.00
IST120 or CIS141: Microcomp Apps 3.00
MAT103+ Math 103 or above 4.00
Semester Two - Spring 2023 Credits
BUS102 Prin of Acct II 3.00
BUS103 Income Taxes 3.00
BUS221 or BUS321: Business Law 1 3.00
ENG102 English Comp. II 3.00
SSI221 Economics I: Micro 3.00
Semester Three - Fall 2023
BUS104 Computerized Acct. 3.00
BUS201 Interm. Acct. I 3.00
HUMELECT Humanities Electives 3.00
SCIELECT Lab Sci Elec See Hrs/Rec 4.00
SSI222 Economics II: Macro 3.00
Semester Four - Spring 2024
BUS202 Interm. Acct. II 3.00
BUS203 Managerial Accounting 3.00
BUS206 Intro to Finance 3.00
BUSELECT Business Electives 3.00
HUMELECT Humanities Electives 3.00
Graduates of this program are qualified for entry-level positions such as accounts payable or accounts receivable clerk, inventory manager, cost accounting clerk, junior accountant in public accounting firms, and full-charge bookkeeper in a motel or restaurant environment. Many graduates enhance their career outlook by transferring to a four-year school, to pursue bachelor’s and master’s degrees in accounting. In addition to the opportunities provided through MassTransfer, RCC has articulation agreements with renowned private universities in Boston.  

MassTransfer - Through the MassTransfer program, your accounting degree from RCC transfers as two years of completed work towards at Bachelor's degree at most state colleges and universities.  Review the A2B pathways on the MassTransfer website

RCC also has articulation agreements with private universities that allow for seamless transfer to a four-year school upon completion of your accounting degree at RCC:

Accounting
First Name Last Name Title Department Phone Email Room
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Sharlene
Malcolm Full Time Business Faculty Business Department - Academic Programs smalcolm@rcc.mass.edu 3-455D
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Gregory
Karas Full Time Business Faculty Business Department - Academic Programs gkaras@rcc.mass.edu 3-455F
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Philip
Brown Full Time Business Faculty Business Department - Academic Programs 857-701-1481 pbrown1@rcc.mass.edu 3-455E
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Osazee
Owens Adjunct Professor Business Department - Academic Programs 617-427-0060 x5217 oowens@rcc.mass.edu
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Nicole
Smith Adjunct Faculty Business Department - Academic Programs nsmith@rcc.mass.edu
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Janai
Mungalsingh Adjunct Professor Business Department - Academic Programs 617-427-0060 x5212 jmungalsingh@rcc.mass.edu
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Varnel
Antoine Adjunct Professor Business Department - Academic Programs 617-427-0060 x5116 vantoine@rcc.mass.edu
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Alfonsina
Andreottola Adjunct Professor Business Department - Academic Programs aminch@rcc.mass.edu
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Prince
Danquah Adjunct Professor Business Department - Academic Programs 617-427-0060 x5164 pdanquah@rcc.mass.edu Business Administration
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