Public Accounting Certificate (0502)

For accounting undergraduates with a non-accounting MBA or other Master’s degree who wish to qualify for licensure as a CPA but need additional accounting credits to be eligible under New York State requirements. Applicants must have successfully completed courses that satisfy undergraduate degree requirements in accounting.

Program Content and Requirements (15 credits)

Required Courses for the Certificate

ACC 650 - Special Topics in Accounting 3 Credits
ACC 655 - Research in Financial Accounting 3 Credits
ACC 660 - Advanced Auditing Theory and Practice 3 Credits
ACC 665 - Professional Ethics and Fraud Examination 3 Credits

Elective(s)

One course or additional courses needed to complete CPA Exam requirements determined in consultation with academic advisor