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Overview

The contemporary accountant is a valued associate in business, industry and non-profit organizations. Because of their vast knowledge of business, accountants analyze data and make decisions which greatly impact the American and international marketplace. Perhaps no one else in an organization sees “the big picture” like the accountant. This is the reason that accountants frequently are promoted to senior-level management.

Recognizing the various facets of the profession, accounting students at SUNY Niagara receive a broad-based education, both theoretical and practical. Courses in the major 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.

Program Goals and Objectives
  • To assist students to meet 4 or 5 of the SUNY general education knowledge and skills areas.
  • To provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for careers in accounting.

Professional Licensure Disclosure

Effective July 1, 2024, federal regulation requires institutions of higher education to make a  determination whether a Title IV eligible academic program that leads to professional licensure or certification meets the educational requirements for licensure/certification in the U.S. State where the institution is located and the U.S. States where “distance education” students are located at the time of initial enrollment in the program, as well as U.S. States where the program is advertised as meeting such requirements, and if applicable, the U.S. State where students attest they intend to be licensed/certified.

The Accounting A.A.S. program at SUNY Niagara is registered by the New York State Education Department and thus meets the educational requirements for licensure/certification for New York State.

Through a good faith effort, and for the purpose of complying with the federal regulation, we have determined that Accounting A.A.S. program at SUNY Niagara, if successfully completed, is sufficient to meet the educational requirements for licensure/certification in the following U.S. States:

State Accounting
New York https://www.tax.ny.gov/tp/reg/tpreg.htm

It is important to note that SUNY Niagara is not the licensure/certification authority in these U.S. States and cannot assess whether an individual candidate will be issued a license/certificate in these U.S. States and instead it is incumbent on each individual candidate to contact the licensure/certification authority in the applicable U.S. State for any further guidance on the requirements for licensure/certification requirements and application processes.

Alumni Spotlight

Muriel T. Anderson, CPA ’83

“Most of my professors were practitioners in their field. Their credibility made the class material not only more understandable but made it come alive. They were able to help me see a connection between the accounting material presented in the textbook pages and real-world application. They also showed enthusiasm for the material and a genuine desire to see me succeed. After graduating from SUNY Niagara, I furthered my education, joined M&T Bank as Vice President and Deputy Auditor, and later became a Clinical Associate Professor of Accounting and Organization & Human Resources at the University at Buffalo. My teaching responsibilities include both undergraduate and graduate courses in the areas of principles of accounting, principles of business, human resources management, career management, and leadership. In 2020, I was selected by the SUNY Niagara Alumni Association for the annual Distinguished Alumni Award.”

Muriel T. Anderson

Degree Program Learning Outcomes

The assessment of student learning outcomes is not only a key indicator of program effectiveness, it is also one of the standards of excellence identified by the Middle States Commission (Standard 5) and is required through the SUNY assessment initiative.

View Learning Outcomes.

Program Contact

Lori Townsend
Program Coordinator
Phone: 716-614-6461
Email: ltownsend@niagaracc.suny.edu
Location: B-123
Division Office: 716-614-6410