Program Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the Accounting degree program requirements, graduates will:

1. explain the meaning of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
2. prepare and interpret the following financial statement: statement of stockholder’s equity
3. prepare journal entries
4. distinguish between financial, managerial and cost accounting
5. identify current federal income tax laws and regulations
6. identify the major economic systems and identify the ways to measure economic performance
7. describe the differences in the major business ownership formats, including e-business
8. explain how civil law applies to two primary aspects of private enterprise: the laws of contracts and torts
9. perform tasks using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access)
10. explain the function of financial markets and financial intermediaries in the economy
11. explain the concept of time value of money
12. apply financial information to managerial decision-making

College Requirements:

English and Math proficient as determined by the CUNY Proficiency Index, unless otherwise exempt, or successful completion of any required developmental course(s).

Civic Engagement Experiences:

One (1) Civic Engagement experience satisfied by Civic Engagement Certified or Civic Engagement Component course or approved outside activity.

Writing Intensive Requirement:

One (1) Writing Intensive Course  in any discipline is required. 

Required Core (4 Courses, 12 Credits):

When Required Core Courses are specified for a category they are strongly suggested and/or required for the major

*Note: You may elect to take a math or science course that is 4 credits or more. TAP counts 3 credits towards the requirements and the 4^th credit as an elective.

• ENG 1200 - Composition I 3 Credit(s)
• ENG 2400 - Composition II 3 Credit(s)

• Mathematical & Quantitative Reasoning Course 3 Credit(s) *

• Suggested:

• MAT 2200 - Business Statistics 4 Credit(s) or
• BA 2200 - Business Statistics 4 Credit(s)
• Life & Physical Sciences Course 3 Credit(s) *

Flexible Core (6 Courses, 18 Credits):

When Flexible Core Courses are specified for a category they are strongly suggested and/or required for the major

One course from each Group A to E. and one (1) additional course from any Group.

No more than two courses can be selected from the same discipline

Major Requirements (9 to 11 Courses, 29 to 35 Credits):

• ACC 1100 - Fundamentals of Accounting I 4 Credit(s) ^
• ACC 1200 - Fundamentals of Accounting II 4 Credit(s) ^
• ACC 2100 - Intermediate Accounting I 3 Credit(s)
• ACC 2200 - Intermediate Accounting II 3 Credit(s)
• BA 1100 - Fundamentals of Business 3 Credit(s)
• BA 1200 - Business Law I 3 Credit(s)
• BA 6000 - Introduction to Computer Concepts 3 Credit(s)
• ECO 1200 - Macroeconomics 3 Credit(s)
• ECO 1300 - Microeconomics 3 Credit(s)

Electives:

Notes:

**This is a 4-credit course. For Financial Aid, TAP will count 3 credits towards your degree requirements. Additional credit(s) will go towards electives, if available. Consultation with a program advisor to address financial aid and academic planning is highly recommended.

It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that students take both ECO 1200  and ECO 1300  to satisfy the Pathways Flexible Core courses.  However, if neither course is used within Pathways Flexible Core, both must be taken within the major and no optional courses will be required. 

^Accounting I and II do not meet the Financial Accounting and Reporting content requirement for CPA licensure, which requires that these courses be taken as upper division courses.

Total Credits: 60