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    Nov 02, 2024  
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Accounting, A.A.S.



Contact Information

Program Requirements

Typical Program, Full-Time Day

Typical Program, Part-Time Evening

Degree/Certificate:    Associate in Applied Science
HEGIS Code:            5002
SUNY Code:             0856
Major Code:             ACCG

The Career

Business decisions are only as good as the information that they rely upon, and it is accountants who analyze, record and disseminate that information.  In fact, our economy rests on a foundation of financial information that is captured and presented by accountants. This program prepares students for entry into the accounting profession and related fields at the paraprofessional level immediately upon graduation.  In addition to developing strong foundation of accounting and business coursework, students will strengthen skills in communication, quantitative methods, and technology.

The SUNY Niagara Approach

Recognizing the various facets of the profession, accounting students at SUNY Niagara receive a broad-based education, both theoretical and practical. Courses in the curriculum not only cover the principles of accounting but also include computers, economics, business and management which provide a solid background and enhance the student’s career potential.

Admission

Students admitted in fall, spring and summer.

Accounting is offered as a full-time day program or part-time evening program. Because of the sequencing of courses, it may take longer than eight semesters to complete the part-time evening program or four semesters to complete the full-time day program if a student begins in a spring semester.

Dual Admissions

Niagara University

Program Goals and Objectives

  • To provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for careers in accounting
  • To assist students to meet 4 or 5 of the SUNY general education knowledge and skills areas

Program Learning Outcomes

  • Analyze and record financial transactions and prepare financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

  • Prepare federal tax returns for individuals, including appropriate schedules and tax credit applications.

  • Apply quantitative reasoning in performing tasks such as the analysis of financial statements and Cost-Volume-Profit analysis in support of business decision making.

  • Prepare budgets and product standards and then analyze actual performance against those measures.

  • Utilize information technology tools in performing accounting and related business activities.

  • Communicate effectively in organizational settings both orally and in writing.

Program Requirements (ACCG)


  1. A total of at least 62-credit hours with a minimum curriculum grade-point average of 2.0. Academic Foundations courses do not count toward the degree.
  2. Accounting: A minimum of 18-credit hours to include:
    ACC 116 - Financial Accounting 
    ACC 117 - Managerial Accounting 
    ACC 203 - Intermediate Accounting I 
    ACC 204 - Intermediate Accounting II 
    ACC 206 - Computerized Accounting  
    ACC 213 - Income Tax Procedures  
  3. Business: A minimum of 9-credit hours to include:
    BUS 101 - Organization & Management 
    BUS 117 - Business Law I 
    BUS 281 - Business Co-op/Externship/Internship  OR
    ___  ___    ACC, BUS or CIS elective through advisement
  4. Health/Physical Education: A minimum of 2-credit hours
  5. Computer Technology:*** A minimum of 3-credit hours to include:
      OR
    CIS 119 - Introduction to Computer Systems  OR
    CIS 109 - Introduction to Database   AND
       AND
    CIS 118 - Intermediate Spreadsheet Applications  
  6. Communication - Written: A minimum of 6-credit hours to include:
    ENG 101 - Writing I  *
    ENG 102 - Writing II & Introduction to Literature  
  7. Communication - Oral: A minimum of 6-credit hours to include:
    SPE 101 - Speech Communication 
    BUS 229 - Business Communications  
  8. Mathematics & Quantitative Reasoning - General Education: A minimum of 3-credit hours to include:
    MAT 105 - Mathematics for Consumers * OR higher math by advisement**
  9. Natural Science & Scientific Reasoning - General Education: A minimum of 3-credit hours to include:
    ___  ___ Natural Science & Scientific Reasoning  General Education elective
  10. Social Sciences - General Education: A minimum of 9-credit hours to include
    ECO 101 - Macroeconomics 
    ECO 102 - Microeconomics 
    ___  ___ Social Science  General Education approved elective
  11. Diversity: Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice - General Education: A minimum of 3-credit hours to include:
    ___  ___ Diversity: Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice  General Education approved elective 

Typical Program (Full-Time Day)


Typical Program (Part-Time Evening)


First Semester/Fall


Total Credit Hours: 9


Total Credit Hours: 6


Total Credit Hours: 6


Total Credit Hours: 9


Total Credit Hours: 9


Total Credit Hours: 9


Seventh Semester/Fall


Total Credit Hours: 8


Eighth Semester/Spring


Total Credit Hours: 6


Note:


* Dependent upon the fulfillment of Academic Foundations requirements.
** Students may substitute MAT 110, 111, 116, 120 or 125.
*** A minimum of 3 credit hours selected through advisement from courses prefixed by CIS.

Scholarship Opportunities


There are several scholarships available to SUNY Niagara students. Scholarship deadline dates vary each semester.  For more information, please visit the scholarship webpage at www.niagaracc.suny.edu/scholarships. The SUNY Niagara Foundation/Scholarship Office is located within the Foundation Office, A-265 or by phone (716) 614-5910.