Dec 03, 2024  
College Catalog 2024-2025 
    
College Catalog 2024-2025

Accounting, ABA


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The Accounting program prepares students for entry level positions in the accounting field as well as enhancing the skills of individuals currently employed in accounting and who desire advancement. The program provides specialized knowledge in accounting theory and practice as well as an understanding of business operations in the American economy.

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Degree & Certificate Requirements  
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Suggested sequence*:


Credit Hours Required: 62


Semester 1


Semester 3


Semester 4


*Course sequence may be modified to meet your needs


Accounting - Additional Program Information


Program Options
Credential Title Credit Hours Required Program Notes/Certificate Descriptions
Associate of Business Administration   Accounting 

62

Designed for transferring into a Bachelor of Business Administration program or entry into the field of Accounting.
Certificate   Accounting - Business / Accounting  44

Receive an overview of Business while concentrating on core accounting concepts including Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Payroll and QuickBooks.   Completion will count toward required CPA exam credits.

Certificate     Accounting - Small Business Accounting 19

Designed for those responsible for accounting and finance functions of a small business. Students receive an overview of the many facets of accounting including Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Payroll and QuickBooks as it relates to a small business.

 

Contact Information
Contact Title Name Phone E-mail Location
Professor Fred Jex 586.286.2171 jexf@macomb.edu Center Campus
Professor Brian Newman 586.445.7309 newmanb@macomb.edu CenterCampus
Professor John Chirco 586.286.2230 chircoj814@macomb.edu South Campus
Professor Mary Miodowski 586.286.2126 miodowskim@macomb.edu South Campus

Program Description:

The Accounting program prepares students for entry level positions in the accounting field as well as enhancing the skills of individuals currently employed in accounting and who desire advancement. The program provides specialized knowledge in accounting theory and practice as well as an understanding of business operations in the American economy.

Program Outcomes:

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

1. In the Area of Communication:

Present accounting views in writing.

Present accounting views through oral communication.

Listen effectively.

2. In the Area of Group Work and People Skills:

Understand group dynamics and work effectively with people to solve accounting problems.

Resolve conflict in group work.

Organize and delegate tasks in group work.

3. In the Area of Critical Thinking:

Solve diverse and unstructured accounting problems.

Read, critique, and judge the value of written accounting work.

4. In the Area of Working Under Pressure:

Deal effectively with imposed pressure and deadlines for accounting quizzes, homework, group work, practice set, and exams.

Career Opportunities:

Transfer Pathways:


We Work Hard to Make Transferring Easy!

Macomb Community College is a great place to start if your goal is to earn a bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree. Whether you are already considering a specific transfer destination/program or have not yet decided on a major, Macomb’s Office of Articulation and Transfer provides you with and helps you explore a variety of transfer options.

Transfer Opportunities

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