CPA Education Requirement, Certificate

Print Degree Planner (opens a new window) |

This certificate program is designed for undergraduate degree holders from accredited institutions who wish to pursue a career in accountancy as a Certified Public Accountant. Upon completion of the program, graduates will have met the education requirements mandated by the New Jersey State Board of Accountancy for CPA licensure, provided that their combined bachelor’s degree, certificate, and other credits from accredited colleges or universities total at least 150 semester hours. This program, however, is not designed to prepare the student for the CPA examination. Passing the exam may require significant effort beyond the program, including the use of study guides, review courses, etc.

Graduates are able to:

     • examine accounting information as a basis for economic decision making
     • record business transactions resulting in financial statements
     • complete the required accounting and business education to sit for the CPA exam in New Jersey

This degree is offered through the Business and Public Service Department.

Curriculum – Certificate Program

Fourth Semester

ACCT 204 - Intermediate Accounting II 3 Credits
ACCT 225 - Accounting Systems and Software 3 Credits
Accounting Elective 3 Credits ¹
Business Elective 3 Credits ²

Total Credits 50

¹ Select one of the following courses: ACCT 250 Advanced Bookkeeping Practice , ACCT 226 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) , or ACCT 229 Payroll Accounting .

² Choose one course from the following: BUSI 154 International Business , BUSI 193 International Finance , MRKT 101 Principles of Marketing , COMP 102 Computer Literacy , BUSI 153 Small Business Management .

CPA Education Requirement, Certificate

Curriculum – Certificate Program

First Semester

Second Semester

Third Semester

Fourth Semester

Total Credits 50