Academy of Finance and Enterprise

Just east of Queensborough Bridge, Academy of Finance and Enterprise sits inside a quiet stretch where school buildings meet mid-rise office towers. Across from a pocket of converted lofts, it occupies the same address that once housed Long Island City’s early garment-trade classrooms. The department specializes in accounting principles, financial planning, and investment simulations—subjects that echo the borough’s ongoing shift from industrial yards to tech hubs and co-working spaces.

Students here work through spreadsheet modeling, audit preparation, and portfolio management, often using real-world case studies pulled from the surrounding corporate landscape. Certifications in QuickBooks, Excel VBA, and Bloomberg Terminal are woven into the curriculum, preparing graduates for roles in local firms that have sprouted up along Vernon Boulevard and Anable Basin. The neighborhood’s skyline—evolving with glass towers and restored brick factories—mirrors the institute’s blend of traditional finance and contemporary data tools.

For details on upcoming workshops, contact (718) 389-3623. They regularly host clinics on SEC filings and municipal bond analysis, sessions open to both enrolled students and outside professionals seeking updates.

Reach the campus quickly by pulling up directions here: Academy of Finance and Enterprise on the map. The building sits two blocks from the N/W train at 30-20 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101.