Accounting, Math & Analytical Thinking

Welcome

This Career Community supports students exploring careers in accounting, finance, business operations, forensic investigation, mathematical sciences, and data analysis. You will develop skills that employers value: analytical thinking, problem-solving, attention to detail, and effective communication.

Choose Your Major

Accounting Programs:

• Accounting (AS) – Transfer pathway and CPA preparation.
• Accounting (AAS) – Career-focused for immediate employment.
• Accounting for Forensic Accounting (AS) – Fraud investigation and financial forensics.

Business and STEM Programs:

• Business Management (AS) – Operations, supervision, and management.
• Forensic Science (AS) – Crime scene investigation and lab analysis.
• Mathematics (AS) – Pure and applied mathematics for transfer.

Liberal Arts Programs:

• Liberal Arts (A.A.) – Research, data analysis, healthcare administration, and social services.

Relevant Options: Psychology Research, Social Work, Community Health, Health Care Management, Social Sciences.

View all Liberal Arts Options

Not sure which major? 📅 Meet with Career Advisor Dulce Toppenberg

Career Exploration

My Next Move – Explore job duties, salaries, and job outlook:

→ Accountants and Auditors
→ Bookkeepers and Clerks
→ Financial Analysts
→ Operations Managers
→ Forensic Science Technicians
→ Browse All Careers

Learn From Professionals

Candid Career Videos – Watch industry professionals share their stories:

→ All Career Videos

Find a Mentor - Connect with Industry Professionals 
→ Mentorship — The City Tutors: A Volunteer Tutoring and Mentoring Community

Gain Experience

On-Campus:

• Work-study in finance and operations offices.
• Student organizations and leadership roles.
• Faculty research projects.

Off-Campus:

• Internships with accounting firms and businesses.
• Career Launch Program – Paid internships.
• Spring Forward Program – Professional development.

Where Students Intern:

• Accounting firms with early career internship programs (KPMG, EY, Deloitte, local CPAs) .
• Banks and financial institutions.
• Corporate offices and nonprofits.
• Government agencies (IRS, city offices).
• Healthcare facilities and crime labs.

Career Resources

Resume and Job Search

• Resume and Cover Letter Toolkit
• Handshake – Access jobs and internships.
• Schedule Resume Review – Get personalized feedback.

Professional Development

Certifications:

• Certified Bookkeeper (CB).
• QuickBooks Certification.
• Microsoft Excel Specialist (MOS).

Professional Associations:

• American Institute of CPAs (AICPA)
• National Association of Black Accountants (NABA)
• American Academy of Forensic Sciences

Meet Your Career Advisor

Dulce Toppenberg
Career Advisor for Accounting, Math, and Analytical Thinking

📅 Schedule an Appointment
📧 Email: careerservices@hostos.cuny.edu
📞 Phone: 718-518-4468
Located in the D-building, room 210

Dulce can help you:

• Explore career options.
• Review your resume.
• Find internships.
• Prepare for interviews.

Quick Links

Explore:
→ Career Services Events & Opportunities 
→ Academic Departments - Hostos Community College
→ Student Success Coaching (SSCU)
→ Transfer Services