Accounting
SUNY Adirondack's Accounting degree focuses on interpreting and communicating economic events in business. Learning to provide strategic guidance gives an edge to your skillset, while focused courses in taxation, law, ethics, finance, management and accounting provide foundational knowledge. This degree can be earned at SUNY Adirondack Queensbury or SUNY Adirondack Saratoga, and half the courses can be taken online, if you choose.
- Degree
- Associate of Science
- Program Type
-
Transfer Degree
- Pathway
- Business
- Additional Program Option
- Hybrid
- Credits
- 61
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate a solid foundation in basic accounting concepts and techniques.
- Demonstrate the ability to organize, analyze, manage and disseminate financial information.
- Demonstrate effective oral and written communications skills, incorporating critical thinking and research techniques.
- Demonstrates competency with advanced bookkeeping applications.
- Demonstrate competency in the application of contemporary accounting computer software.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of microeconomics and macroeconomics as they relate to the business environment.
- Demonstrate an understanding of legal and ethical framework in today’s business environment.
- Demonstrate an understanding of taxation and its effect on business decision-making.
- Apply fundamental accounting principles in a fieldwork experience.
- Demonstrate interpersonal, organizational and teamwork skills necessary to be successful in a business environment.
Curriculum and requirements
Features of the Accounting program include internships, Quickbooks certification, bookkeeping certification, Business Club, tutoring and Business Alumni Outreach Program.
Support network
Rafiat Timothe came to the United States to work in hospitality, but knew her passion was in Accounting. At SUNY Adirondack, she found the support she needed to succeed.
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Gaining knowledge
Accounting is a growing professional field, so students graduate with career options. SUNY Adirondack's Accounting degree program also prepares students for further education. Most popular transfer institutions: Siena College | SUNY Albany | SUNY Plattsburgh