In a world based on ones and zeros, dollars and cents—it’s critical that someone’s there to keep track of it all. At Keuka College, accounting is more than just learning to crunch numbers and track the bottom line.
Our program gives you the analytical skills and knowledge needed to excel in accounting for a variety of roles in business, government, law enforcement, and other related fields or companies.
Accounting classes are intentionally small, with an average of 11 students per class. This gives you unparalleled opportunity for group discussion and personalized attention from your professors.
Keuka College is the region's only Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) center. As a student, you can become IRS-certified to prepare tax returns and gain years of hands-on experience before graduating.
Real-world accounting technology is used in every course. You'll learn to master today's leading accounting software, including Excel, Quick Books, Tax Wise, and Intuit Pro.
From revenue recognition to exploring bankruptcy, Keuka College’s accounting program will provide you with the skills and knowledge needed for entering graduate school, or a variety of careers in business, government, law enforcement, and other accounting fields.
Our program consists of courses and internship experiences (one each year you're here) that are designed to give you the analytical and quantitative skills required for professional exams and certifications, graduate school, and career opportunities.
If you're majoring in another professional field that might one day require you to manage financial resources, or keep track of assets, consider adding a minor in accounting.
The accounting minor will provide you with the fundamentals of financial and managerial accounting, and also offer you the opportunity to delve into topics such as cost accounting, accounting for non-profit organizations, or income tax accounting. The choice is yours, and you can custom-tailor the minor to fit your desired career trajectory.
If you're interested in earning your certified public accountant (CPA) designation, you'll need to earn a graduate degree after Keuka College. Keuka College has 4+1 agreements with some of the region's leading graduate programs, putting you on the fast-track to the CPA. These agreements include:
At Keuka College, your accounting faculty are more than just great teachers. They're accomplished accountants, lawyers, and economists who will serve as mentors and help you achieve your dreams. As an accounting student, you'll also have the chance to work with, and study under, the accomplished leaders, teachers, entrepreneurs, and business scholars who comprise the College's business and management faculty.
Digital tools and technology are at the core of Keuka College’s accounting program. As an accounting student, you'll learn to:
Today's business world is more global than it’s ever been. As a Keuka College accounting student, you’ll learn the essentials of international financial reporting standards, an important knowledge base for anyone in an accounting role at a multinational organization.
In addition, Keuka College offers business programs at partner universities in China and Vietnam. These programs are taught by the College’s American faculty, and many professors rotate through teaching at the home campus, in off-campus programs designed for adults, and overseas. Your professors will come to the classroom with an unparalleled perspective on, and experience with, some of the world’s fastest-growing economies, and the educational and business philosophies taught in Asia’s universities.
Since technology and learning to master accounting software is a critical component of Keuka College’s accounting program, most of your classes will be taught in one of the computer labs or brand-new Digital Learning Spaces.
Keuka Commons is the newest building on Keuka College’s campus, and is home to the Division of Business and Management and the Center for Business Analytics and Health Informatics. Keuka Commons features a state-of-the-art trading room, high-tech classrooms, faculty offices, as well as comfortable study space and convenient access to the café and Starbucks coffee.
The Keuka Business Park in nearby Penn Yan houses space designated for STARTUP-NY, allowing the division and the College to partner with entrepreneurs to bring new and innovative products and services to the Finger Lakes region.
Entrepreneurs receive a tax benefit and expertise from the College’s faculty and students, while the College is able to help the regional economy and bring real-world business scenarios and problems to our students.
Keuka College’s Field Period™ provides you the chance to gain hands-on, real-world accounting experience each year you’re here. That means you’ll graduate with an impressive résumé and plenty of connections to help jump start your career.
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In addition to Keuka College’s institutional accreditation by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, the College has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE), located at 11374 Strang Line Road, Lenexa, Kansas, USA. Ann Tuttle, professor of management at Keuka College, currently serves as chair of the accrediting body. Prior to her election in 2016, she served as chair in 2010, vice chair in 2009 and again in 2015. Professor Tuttle has served on Keuka College’s faculty since 1998. The business programs in the following degrees are accredited by the IACBE: The Keuka-China international relationship has the official approval of the Office of Academic Degrees Committee for the State Council in the People’s Republic of China. Keuka College’s programs in China follow the rules and regulations of the Ministry of Education, People’s Republic of China. KCP provides the same degree and is accredited in the same way as Keuka College programs in the U.S. The bachelor of science in management degree is accredited by the International Association for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE).IACBE Annual Reports
Accreditation in China
Thinking about your future career? Here are some sample job titles that people with similar degrees have at organizations around the country.
| Career Group | Career Summary |
Median Annual Wage in 2015 |
Predicted Openings Between 2014 and 2024 | Change in Demand for These Jobs, 2024 vs. 2014 | Education Typically Needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Examiners |
Enforce or ensure compliance with laws and regulations governing financial and securities institutions and financial and real estate transactions. May examine, verify, or authenticate records. |
$78,010 | 13,100 | 3,700 | Bachelor's degree |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary |
Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research. |
$75,370 | 28,300 | 9,400 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Budget Analysts |
Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Analyze budgeting and accounting reports. |
$71,590 | 16,700 | 1,500 | Bachelor's degree |
| Credit Analysts |
Analyze credit data and financial statements of individuals or firms to determine the degree of risk involved in extending credit or lending money. Prepare reports with credit information for use in decision making. |
$69,680 | 34,300 | 4,200 | Bachelor's degree |
| Accountants and Auditors |
Examine, analyze, and interpret accounting records to prepare financial statements, give advice, or audit and evaluate statements prepared by others. Install or advise on systems of recording costs or other financial and budgetary data. |
$67,190 | 498,000 | 142,400 | Bachelor's degree |
| Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents |
Determine tax liability or collect taxes from individuals or business firms according to prescribed laws and regulations. |
$51,430 | 27,800 | -4,200 | Bachelor's degree |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
