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Accounting

Application Code: 
0630
Degree Received: 
Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
Academic Department: 
Business Department
Description: 

The accounting program is one of the most established and respected programs within the business discipline. It is a computer-based program in which accounting theory and practice receive equal emphasis as applied to both financial and managerial accounting issues. It intends to support the career objectives of those looking to enter the job market upon graduation, as well as the academic needs of those looking to pursue a four-year degree.

The accounting program is designed to provide its graduates with the basic skills and knowledge necessary for entry or intermediate levels of accounting practice, as well as a smooth transition to an advanced accounting program. Required course work covers areas critical to success in today's business workplace:

  1. Technical accounting knowledge
  2. Communication and interpersonal skills
  3. Career-related computer literacy

A laptop computer is recommended, but not required, for students entering the accounting program.

Entrance Requirements & Recommendations: 

Required: Math A (algebra)

Accreditation/Certification: 

Alfred State College is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, 3624 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19104, (215) 662-5606.

Features & Facilities: 
  • One of the most established and respected business programs at Alfred State College
  • Focuses on the development and use of financial reports
  • Heavily computerized
  • Specialized accounting courses in cost, tax, and computer applications of accounting
Articulation Agreements: 

The Business Department has established many formal articulation agreements with four-year institutions, though students may remain here at Alfred State to pursue a four-year BBA degree. Historically, accounting graduates have done very well after leaving Alfred State College.

Graduation Requirements: 

66 semester hours including 23 hours in major field with a 2.0 cumulative index in such courses as well as six hours of math.

Career Opportunities: 
  • Banking
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail
  • Government
  • Tax Agencies
  • Non-profit Entities
  • Financial Services
Transfer Opportunities: 

Students may transfer directly into one of our own BBA degree programs or to another college. To facilitate the transfer of graduates choosing to continue their education at the baccalaureate level, students are encouraged to make their intentions known to their academic adviser during their freshman year. Through the careful use of elective courses, students can realize excellent transfer credit.

The Business Department has established many formal articulation agreements with local four-year institutions, although graduates may transfer to colleges virtually anywhere. Historically, accounting graduates have done very well after leaving Alfred State, whether they enter the work force or transfer to an advanced program.

Typical Semester Layout: 

Accounting majors can expect to spend four hours in class, four hours on homework, a quick check-in with their adviser, two hours eating, and six hours in athletic, fine arts, social, or other "relaxing" activities each day.

First Semester credits
ACCT 1124 Financial Accounting 4
COMP 1503 Freshman Composition 3
CISY 1003 Intro to Microcomp Appl 3
MATH xxx3 Math Elective 3
MKTG 2073 Principles of Marketing 3
      16
Second Semester credits
ACCT 2224 Managerial Accounting 4
BUAD 2033 Bus Communications 3
MATH xxx3 Math Elective 3

xxx3 Humanities Gen Ed Elective
 3
BUAD 4203 Personal Finance Planning 3
  xxx3 Gen Education Elective 3
      19
Third Semester credits
ACCT 3423 Intermediate Acctg I 3
CISY xxx3 CIS Elective 3
BUAD 3043
 Business Law I 3
ECON 1013 Macroeconomics 3
ACCT 3433 Cost Accounting I or  
ACCT 3453 Tax Accounting I 3
      15
Fourth Semester credits
ACCT 4523 Intermediate Acctg II 3
BUAD 3153 Fundamentals of Management
 3
BUAD 4053 Business Law II 3
ECON 2023 Microeconomics 3
ACCT 4663 Accounting Systems & Computer Applications 3
      15

Also required: One unit of Physical Education.

Employment and Transfer Report
Employment and Transfer Rate: 
100%
Employment and Transfer Survey Details: 
Survey Details200620072008
Receiving Degrees 15
 12 8
Responding to Survey 9 (60%) 10 (83%) 6 (75%)
Employed 1 (11%) 5 (50%) 2 (33%)
Employed in Field -- 3 (60%)
 2 (100%)
Transfered 8 (89%) 5 (50%) 4 (67%)
Unemployed & Seeking Employment -- -- --
Unemployed & Not Seeking Employment -- -- --
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