Business: Accounting: AS
The A.S. degree in Accounting will prepare students for transfer to a four-year school. Accountants collect and analyze financial data, design and maintain accounting systems, prepare budgets, financial statements and tax returns, and conduct audits.
Got a knack for math? If numbers are your thing, consider a career as an accountant. In this major you'll learn to analyze financial data, prepare budgets and tax returns and conduct audits.
Career Opportunities
In addition to careers in public accounting, private industry, and the not-for-profit sector, accountants can specialize in other related fields such as management, consulting, financial planning and taxation.
Transfer Information
HCCC graduates may transfer as juniors to schools such as SUNYIT, Utica College, Franklin University, and other public and private institutions. The A.S. degree in Accounting features more liberal arts and science courses than the A.A.S. degree in Accounting and meets SUNY general education requirements. The demand for accounting graduates is expected to increase as the economy grows.
Download the program page, as published in the 2009-2011 College Catalog