Accounting Career, A.S.
The accounting field is among the fastest growing in Southeastern Connecticut. The Accounting Career Degree will provide you with the classes needed to obtain employment in the accounting and tax fields. Some of the specialized classes include Accounting Computer Applications (QuickBooks) and Federal Income Tax. Many of the courses required to complete the program are offered during the day, evening and online for your convenience. After the degree is completed, you will have the classes needed to obtain employment as a bookkeeper, assist with tax preparation, and various account reconciliations for accounting firms and small businesses.
Special Opportunities
All of our accounting faculty have worked or are currently working in the accounting and tax fields. Their experience includes “Big 4” accounting firms as well as local and regional accounting firms, the insurance industry, and municipality work. In addition to their experience, their degrees and certifications include MBA, MSAT, MSA, MST, JD, and CPA designations.
Career Options
Accounting Firms
Local Casinos
Municipalities
Payroll Companies
Tax Preparation Businesses
Small Businesses
Junior Accountants
Accounting Clerks
Tax Preparation Assistant
Bookkeeper
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See below for a list of all full-time Department Faculty. Please note that not all listed faculty may teach courses related to this specific degree or certificate program.
Richard J Bennett
B.S., University of Akron College of Business; J.D. University of Akron School of LawBusiness and Technologies Department Professor of BusinessFaculty Office Hours (860) 215-9407 RBennett@trcc.commnet.edu
Betti J Gladue
B.A., M.S., Eastern Connecticut State UniversityBusiness and Technologies Department Professor of BusinessFaculty Office Hours (860) 215-9430 BGladue@trcc.commnet.edu
Edwin R Muenzner
A.S., Three Rivers Community College; B.S., Eastern Connecticut State University; M.S.A.T., University of Hartford; Certified Public AccountantBusiness and Technologies Department Professor of AccountingFaculty Office Hours (860) 215-9456 EMuenzner@trcc.commnet.edu
James O’Shea
B.A. University of Connecticut; M.S. Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteBusiness and Technologies Department Marketing & Business Management facultyFaculty Office Hours (860) 215-9459 JOshea@threerivers.edu
*Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics