The certificate program in advanced accounting is designed for those individuals who already possess an understanding of accounting principles and would like to prepare for an accounting-related career such as auditing, financial analysis, taxation, budgeting and control, cost accounting, or asset management.
This program can be paired with additional course work to meet the minimum CPA educational requirements for those possessing an approved bachelor’s degree and meeting all other CPA exam requirements. In addition, the certificate provides nonaccounting managers with a solid foundation in accounting practices relative to new legislation that requires executives to be responsible for the financial statements and internal controls of their organizations.
Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Finance and Accounting degree program are not eligible for this certificate program.
Complete all courses listed below unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ACC 2100 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ACC 2200 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| FIN 2105 | Introduction to Corporate Finance | 3 |
Required Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ACC 2300 | Cost Accounting | 3 |
| ACC 3201 | Financial Reporting and Analysis 1 | 3 |
| ACC 3202 | Financial Reporting and Analysis 2 | 3 |
| ACC 3330 | Principles of Auditing | 3 |
| ACC 3410 | Principles of Taxation | 3 |
| ACC 4320 | Financial Statement Analysis | 3 |
| ACC 4410 | Advanced Taxation | 3 |
| ACC 4420 | Advanced Accounting | 3 |
| MGT 2330 | Business Law | 3 |
| PHL 2100 | Business Ethics | 3 |
Program Requirement
30 total semester hours required