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Overview of SUNY Plattsburgh Accounting BS - Online

The online BS in Accounting from SUNY Plattsburgh is part of its AACSB-accredited School of Business & Economics. AACSB designation is awarded to 5% of business schools around the world. 

The accounting bachelor's degree through SUNY Plattsburgh offers New York residents and working adults with scheduling and location constraints. Students who have earned an associate degree can finish the last two years of their accounting degree online. The program provides a unique opportunity and access to students who have an associate degree and want to continue their education in a field that is always hiring. The demand for accounting professionals is expected to rise 7% by 2030, and the median salary for accountants and auditors with at least a bachelor's degree is $73,560 per year. 

 After successful completion of the bachelor's degree in accounting, students will be able to sit for the CPA exam in NY State under the 120-credit rule. Not everyone who studies accounting wants to be an accountant. Graduates in accounting have also pursued careers in business management, finance, and even law enforcement, equipped with the management, forensic, and financial skills gained in the online accounting program.

Things to Consider When Choosing an Online Accounting Degree

Not all accounting degrees online are the same. When selecting an accounting program, make sure to ask these three questions when talking to the admissions office:

1.  Does this degree program satisfy my state's CPA exam requirements?
   The American Institute of CPAs breaks down state exam and licensure requirements for those who want to start on the path of becoming a licensed CPA.
2. Can I transfer credits to this accounting program?
   If you are transferring from a 2-year accounting degree or business degree, you have old credits from an accounting school, or you changed your major, make sure to do a thorough transfer evaluation with the college's accounting advisor so you know what will transfer, what won't, and what classes you can take to specialize.
3. Is this program accredited?
   You need to know about professional accreditations, such as AACSB accreditation, but you must also ask if the college itself is regionally accredited. While national accreditation seems more prestigious in name, it may easier to transfer credits from regionally accredited colleges than from nationally accredited colleges. For-profit colleges and technical schools often bear a national accreditation. 

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