Business: Accounting: A.A.S.

Program Mission

The mission of the A.A.S. in Accounting program is to educate and prepare students in generally accepted accounting principles and procedures for careers in business or accounting.

Program Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate an understanding of concepts and terms in accounting, marketing, management, and law.
Solve statistical problems in business.
Communicate effectively in organizational settings.
Analyze, record financial transactions, and prepare financial statements.
Prepare individual tax returns.
Analyze and respond effectively to legal and ethical situations in diverse organizations.

Add it up: Accountants are in demand, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.

The AAS in Business: Accounting prepares graduates for immediate employment as paraprofessionals in the accounting field. It’s also ideal for those who desire to increase their accounting knowledge and update their skills.

Students who graduate with an Business: Accounting degree can expect to work in a variety of settings, including big and small businesses, government, healthcare and non-profit organizations.

Typical job titles for two year graduates are:

Accounting assistant
Office manager
Full-charge bookkeeper
Tax specialist/preparer
Account Clerk
Junior accountant
Finance clerk
Auditing clerk
Accounts payable/receivable clerk
Payroll specialist

Program Notes

Program can be started in the Fall, Spring or Summer semesters
Upper-Level accounting courses are rotated between days and evenings each semester
Program can be completed on a full-time or part-time basis
Recommended math preparation: 1 year of Integrated Algebra or equivalent
Non-accounting courses are usually offered both days and evenings
Approximately 60% of the degree requirements can be completed via SUNY Broome distance learning