​​​​​​This certificate is designed for an individual that has a bachelor’s degree other than in accounting that wishes to be licensed as Certified Public Accountant (CPA). This certificate in conjunction with Certificate of Professional Accounting – Business Subjects and Certificate of Professional Accounting – Accounting Study & Ethics will prepare an individual for the CPA exam as well as meet the educational requirements for licensure. The courses contained in this certificate meet the specific course requirements of section "Accounting Subjects" set forth by the California Board of Accountancy (CBA).Upon successful completion of this certificate along with the Certificate of Professional Accounting – Business Subjects and Certificate of Professional Accounting – Accounting Study & Ethics, a student will have taken all the necessary Accounting, Business and Ethics courses required for licensure (license granted upon successful passing of the Uniform CPA exam).CPA licensure affords promotional opportunities in public accounting, taxation, as well as administrative departments of businesses in public and private sector areas such as manufacturing, merchandising, financial service, wholesale trades, and government. This certificate covers accounting principles necessary for financial reporting, analysis and critical review of accounting information.Entry-level employment opportunities include professional positions in financial statement auditing, income tax preparation, cost accounting, financial reporting and a number of trainee positions. Promotional opportunities include higher-level responsibilities in these same areas.

Learning Outcome(s):
Upon successful completion of the program students will be able to:

1. ​Understand accounting concepts.
1. Students will demonstrate accounting concepts in the accounting classes through examination and practical exercises.
2. Students will prepare accounting financials based upon accounting principles.
2. Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
1. Students will draft research papers & case study reports.
2. Students will use proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
3. Be proficient in using accounting technology.
1. Students will demonstrate the use of the Microsoft suite (Word, PowerPoint and Excel) in their completion of assignments.
2. Students will complete assignments using accounting-specific software.
4. Exhibit critical thinking skills.
1. Students will analyze cases related to the accounting specialty classes.
2. Students will analyze fact patterns to demonstrate the application of accounting principles to fact patterns.
   

Required Courses: