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Public Accounting Certificate

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The Public Accounting certificate offers courses that provide a foundation in advanced accounting skills. The certificate program is ideal if you have already attained an undergraduate accounting degree and wish to pursue a career as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). The certificate program provides the courses to help achieve that goal without an advanced degree.

As a highly trained accountant, you’ll be in a position to serve the needs of a vast clientele – from businesses and nonprofits to individuals and government agencies. The Public Accounting certificate is guided by faculty with professional accounting experience outside of the classroom. You’ll get opportunities to work on real world projects and obtain coveted internships. Our curriculum is designed to prepare you to sit for the Uniform Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Examination. With your CPA certification, you’ll be on your way to becoming a leader in public accounting, whether it be in a small local firm or a large international one.

Full-time professionals are available to discuss the Public Accounting certificate curriculum with you in greater detail. Simply call 800.672.7223 Ext. 25067 or contact our Enrollment Services Staff.

Total credits: 18-36

Required Courses
ACT 5713 Accounting Theory
ACT 5721 Accounting Professional Ethics
ACT 5725 Financial Statement Analysis
ACT 5730 Accounting Analytics
TXX 5760 Survey of Taxation: Individuals, Entities, and Property
XXX XXXX One elective course in ACT or TXX (3 credits)

*All courses can be counted toward FL CPA education requirement (either “Accounting Credit” or “Business Credit).

Current students: Please consult your Academic Advisor for program requirements or access SharkLink for your Degree Works audit. Program requirements are subject to change, and your Academic Advisor or Degree works audit can provide you with the courses required for your catalog term.

Full-Time professionals are available to discuss the Public Accounting certificate curriculum with you in greater detail. Simply call 800.672.7223 Ext. 25168 or contact our Enrollment Services Staff.

Course Descriptions

Students are required to complete 18 credit hours of upper division Accounting courses and Introductory Accounting

Upper Division (Undergraduate) Accounting Courses: 

  • Cost Accounting
  • Intermediate Account I and II
  • Advanced Accounting
  • Auditing
  • Accounting Information and Control Systems
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