Program Overview

Program Overview

The Accountancy Certificate program is designed for college graduates with no prior background in accounting, providing them with the necessary foundation and skills to pursue a career in accounting or business.

Program Description

This postbaccalaureate certificate program covers financial reporting, cost accounting, tax, audit, and information systems topics, preparing graduates for various professional opportunities.

At a Glance

• College/School: W. P. Carey School of Business
• Location: Online

Curriculum

The certificate requires 24 credit hours, with a minimum grade of "C" for all courses. Students must maintain a 3.00 GPA in the post-baccalaureate certificate program.

• ACC 231: Uses of Accounting Information I (3 Credit Hours, Minimum Grade: C)
• ACC 241: Uses of Accounting Information II (3 Credit Hours, Minimum Grade: C)
• ACC 340: External Reporting I (3 Credit Hours, Minimum Grade: C)
• ACC 350: Internal Reporting (3 Credit Hours, Minimum Grade: C)
• ACC 430: Taxes and Business Decisions (3 Credit Hours, Minimum Grade: C)
• ACC 440: External Reporting II (3 Credit Hours, Minimum Grade: C)
• ACC 444: Integrated Business Processes and Enabling Technologies (3 Credit Hours, Minimum Grade: C)
• ACC 450: Principles of Auditing (3 Credit Hours, Minimum Grade: C)

Enrollment Requirements

Applicants must have earned a bachelor's degree in any field from a regionally accredited institution with a GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A").

Career Opportunities

Graduates are prepared for professional opportunities in auditing, taxation, corporate accounting, and consulting roles across various potential employers.

Professional Licensure

The program satisfies the accounting education requirement to sit for the Certified Public Accountant exam in Arizona and other states. It also satisfies the educational requirements for Certified Management Accountant and Certified Global Management Accountant certification exams.