At a glance
“These designations allow me to bring my experience into the classroom. I am working to introduce new courses that are in demand in the industry. We have several employers who consistently seek out our students for both internships and job opportunities.”
Holly Chase
Alfred State Assistant Professor Holly Chase has completed the necessary requirements to become a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in New York.
Previously, Chase had earned the Institute of Management Accountant’s Certified Managerial Accountant (CMA) designation.
“These designations allow me to bring my experience into the classroom,” commented Chase. “I am working to introduce new courses that are in demand in the industry. We have several employers who consistently seek out our students for both internships and job opportunities.”
Currently, the accounting program allows students to complete certifications in partnership with the National Association of Certified Bookkeepers Association in payroll, bookkeeping, and QuickBooks Online. Students in the program are also introduced to the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) IRS program. With this, students can certify and volunteer to provide free tax preparation services to low-income tax payers.