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.