Catalog - SUNY Orange

Accounting
Degree Awarded: Associate in Science
Student Learning Outcomes
Students will:
• demonstrate knowledge of the accounting cycle, including
preparation of financial statements in accordance with
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• demonstrate analytical skills through finding, extracting and
evaluating financial information to make sound business
decisions.
• create and edit Excel spreadsheets to solve various accounting
problems.
• research answers to accounting problems using a research
database (FARS).
• explain the purpose and responsibilities of the professional
accountant in the business community.
• express business information effectively in both oral and written
form.
• learn critical thinking skills through an analytical business
report project.
Career Opportunities
• CPA (certified public
accountant)
• CMA (certified management
accountant)
• financial analyst
• financial planner
Transfer Opportunities
SUNY Orange has special
relationships with upper-level
colleges and universities for
transfer.
These transfer institutions
include:
• Franklin University
• Marist College
• Mercy College
• Mount St. Mary College
• Pace University
• Ramapo College
• SUNY Albany
• SUNY Cortland
• SUNY Empire State College
• SUNY Institute of
Technology
• SUNY New Paltz
Contact Information
Business Department Chair
341-4411
Admissions Office
(845) 341-4030
Spring 2012
www.sunyorange.edu
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