Accounting

The Department of Business Studies at NHCTC offers an Accounting Associates Degree and an Accounting Certificate.

Accounting is a field of study that offers challenging and meaningful work, a great deal of opportunity, good working conditions and a rewarding salary. The future is bright for accountants, as there is a significant projected growth and replacement rate in the number of jobs through the year 2010 according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Opportunities exist in public accounting, private industry, government, nonprofit, and international accounting fields. There are many different types of jobs that accountants can perform, including cost accounting, tax accounting, internal and external auditing, management accounting, consulting, general accounting, analysis, corporate controller, vice president of finance, etc. Furthermore, accounting is a very secure field that usually encounters a low percentage of layoffs during times of economic downturns.

Accounting is the language of business and it ensures the nation's firms are run more efficiently, its public records kept more accurately, and taxes are paid on time. Accounting personnel analyze, classify, record, summarize, and report transactions in businesses. Accounting is relied upon by investors and managers for accurate and timely reporting of business results.

The Accounting curriculum is continually modified and updated to keep pace with ever-changing rules, laws, and technology. The accounting program focuses on providing the student with the accounting skills needed for the job, as well as the analytical skills needed to evaluate situations and understand general business needs. The Accounting degree provides a foundation in economics, law, management, finance, and computers. The College offers two finance certificates. Accounting and Finance are fields that are interlocked, so students can earn an associates degree in Accounting and a Certificate in Finance to further increase their marketability.

Accounting graduates are prepared for employment in entry-level accounting/bookkeeping positions or can transfer to a four-year institution in pursuit of a bachelor's degree. The Accounting degree transfers in its entirety to many four-year colleges. Southern New Hampshire University accepts 90 credits from NHCTC and awards scholarships to NHCTC accounting graduates based on academic performance. Plymouth State University accepts accounting graduates in an honor transfer program, provided a 3.0 CGPA is maintained while at NHCTC. UNH-Manchester accepts transfer credits into their Bachelor's of Arts-Business Degree.

The Business Studies Department is accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

Accounting Transfer Credit Policy: In addition to NHCTC-Stratham and Portsmouth transfer credit policies, appropriate transfer credits for accounting courses may be accepted within a ten year timeframe.