Certificate in Accounting

The certificate program in Accounting provides the student with thorough knowledge of accounting theory and practice. It is designed for those who hope to earn a degree but wish to acquire these marketable skills first, those who do not intend to work toward a degree but wish to improve their employment opportunities, and those who have already earned a college degree but need new competence for advancement or a career change. The credits earned may be applied toward accounting degree program requirements in the Center.

Students whose intent is to take the CPA exam should request the state eligibility requirements from the Center, or Download CPA Requirements pdf.

The program consists of the eight courses listed below, at least five of which must be taken at Assumption College.

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Required Courses:

• Introduction to Accounting I & II
• Intermediate Accounting I & II
• Taxes
• Cost Accounting
• Advanced Accounting

One Elective: (chosen from the following courses)

~ Accounting Information Systems
~ Auditing
~ Corporate and Partnership Taxes
~ Managerial Accounting
~ Fraud Examination

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