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Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Accounting: Certified Public Accounting

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Broaden your grasp of the specific skills needed to prepare for the CPA examination with a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Accounting (CPA Prep) from IU Southeast.

Tailored courses to prepare for the CPA exam

Prepare with confidence knowing that our program is designed to help you succeed on the CPA exam. Our post-baccalaureate certificate in accounting (CPA Prep) will help you learn how to communicate financial information about a business to shareholders, managers, investors, regulators, and the general public.

With our program, we will prepare you for the full range of accounting tasks, including preparing financial statements; recording business transactions in order to keep track of a firm’s liabilities, assets, income, and expenses; working with new technologies, and developing and using information systems.

Network with like-minded professionals

Connect with fellow students, our extensive alumni network, and like-minded industry professionals through networking events, workshops, and seminars. Build valuable relationships that can lead to job opportunities, mentorship, and career growth.

New career opportunities with CPA Prep from IU Southeast

Earning your CPA certification opens doors to exciting career opportunities in accounting, finance, and business. Whether you're looking to advance in your current role, switch careers, or launch your own accounting firm, our program equips you with the skills and credentials needed to succeed.

Whether you're a recent graduate looking to launch your accounting career or a seasoned professional seeking to advance, our Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program in Accounting (CPA Prep) is your key to unlocking a world of opportunities in the dynamic field of accounting.

Certificate information

24 credit hours
Minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 2.0
In-Person

For more information specific to you and your situation, meet with your academic advisor and find your ideal pathway to complete your degree on time.

All students entering the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program must have completed a bachelor’s degree prior to enrolling.

Specific Requirements

To earn the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Accounting (CPA Prep), students must:

  1. Successfully complete all of the required courses with at least a C-, and
  2. Successfully complete at least five of the required courses listed below at IU Southeast after completion of an undergraduate degree.

The following 21 Credit Hours are required:

  • BUS-A 301 - Accounting: An Information System
  • BUS-A 311 - Intermediate Accounting I
  • BUS-A 312 - Intermediate Accounting II
  • BUS-A 328 - Introduction to Taxation
  • BUS-A 337 - Accounting Information Systems
  • BUS-A 424 - Auditing

Also Complete TWO of the Following Courses (6 credit hours):

  • BUS-A 338 - Accounting Data Analytics
  • BUS-A 339 - Advanced Income Taxation (Recommended)
  • BUS-A 422 - Advanced Accounting (Recommended)
  • BUS-A 325 - Cost Accounting
  • BUS-A 414 - Financial Statement Analysis and Interpretation

Careers

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), post-baccalaureate certificates are a great way to fast-track your career in an affordable way.

When time and money are a major concern, certificates allow recipients to gain skills in their field of choice in a relatively short period of time, usually less than a year, and for a price that won’t break the bank.

Your brighter future begins here