Accounting Certificate Program draft
Los Angeles , United States
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Tuition Fee
USD 590
Start Date
Not Available
Medium of studying
Blended
Duration
Not Available
Details
Program Details
Degree
Courses
Major
Accounting | Business Administration | Finance
Area of study
Business and Administration
Education type
Blended
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
USD 590
About Program
Program Overview
Accounting Certificate Program
Overview
The Accounting Certificate Program is designed to provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills to pursue a career in accounting. The program is offered on-campus and in a hybrid format.
Tuition and Fees
- New tuition rate from Summer 2025: $590/course
- Quarterly tuition: $2,000 including registration and facility fee.
Requirements for the AICPA Exam in California
Education Requirement
- Bachelor's degree
- 24 semester units of Accounting subjects (such as Accounting, Auditing, Financial reporting, External & Internal reporting, Financial statement and analysis, and Taxation, etc.)
- 24 semester units of Business related subjects (such as Business Administration, Business Management, Business Communication, Finance, Economics, Marketing, Business Law, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, and Information System, etc.)
Certificate and License
| Pathway | Education Requirements | Certificate | License |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pathway 1 | Bachelor's degree, 24 semester units of Accounting, 24 semester units of Business related subjects | Pass 4 subjects | Minimum 2 years experience under California CPA Licensee required, Attest 500 hours – Optional |
| Pathway 2 | Bachelor's degree, Total 150 semester units, 24 semester units of Accounting, 24 semester units of Business related subjects | Pass 4 subjects | Minimum 1 year experience under California CPA Licensee required, Attest 500 hours – Optional |
Foreign Education
If you have completed your Bachelor's degree outside of the United States, your degree and/or transcripts (course by course) should be evaluated by the evaluation agencies approved by the California Board of Accountancy.
Sample Schedule
Course List
AICPA Exam Subjects Related Courses
| PSU Accounting Courses | AICPA Exam Subjects |
|---|---|
| AC1101A Accounting Principles I, AC1102A Accounting Principles II, AC1201A Intermediate Accounting I, AC1202A Intermediate Accounting II, AC1203A Intermediate Accounting III, AC1405 Advanced Accounting Theory, AC1480 Government & Non-Profit Accounting | Financial Accounting & Report (FAR) |
| AC1430 Federal Income Tax Accounting I, AC1431 Federal Income Tax Accounting II, BL1001 Commercial Law, BL1002 Corporate Law | Regulation (REG) |
| AC1300 Managerial Accounting, BU1420 Financial Management, EC1202 Macroeconomics, IS1000 Introduction of Computer Information Systems | Business Environment & Concepts (BEC) |
| AC1420 Auditing I, AC1421 Auditing II | Auditing & Attestation (AUD) |
Ethics and Practical Accounting Courses
| PSU Accounting Courses | Ethics and Practical Accounting |
|---|---|
| AC1425 Accounting Ethics | Ethics Requirement |
| AC1365 Computer Applications in Accounting, BU1250 Small Business Management, BU1445 Government Relations in Business, CS1310 Microprocessor Software | Practical Accounting |
About Us
Pacific States University is a private non-profit educational institution approved to operate by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE) and accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).
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