Certificate of Accountancy
The Certificate of Accountancy is designed for students who have completed a bachelor’s degree in accounting from an AACSB accredited business school. The degree consists of a four graduate core accounting courses required and approved by the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy so that students will qualify for candidacy to take the CPA
Specific Requirements for the Certificate of Accountancy Degree
Students who have not completed a bachelor’s degree in accounting from an AACSB accredited business school will need to consult with the graduate accounting advisor as to the leveling requirements to become eligible for admission to the Certificate of Accountancy program.
Degree Plan
| Core Accounting Requirements (12 semester hours) | |
|---|---|
| ACCT 5302 | Advanced Accounting |
| ACCT 5314 | Professional Writing for Accountants |
| ACCT 5328 | Federal Income Tax – Partnerships and Corporations |
| ACCT 5329 | Ethics in Accounting |
| Graduate Level Accounting Electives (3 semester hours) |
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| Subject to the approval of the graduate accounting advisory, students are to take one graduate elective accounting course. |
“Due to federal Gainful Employment regulations, please be advised that this certificate program requires your review of its Gainful Employment Disclosure.”
