Graduate Program: Accounting (Certificate NDP)

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Program/Degree
Accounting (Certificate NDP)  
Program Description

The Graduate Accounting Certificate allows students to select 9 to 18 units of graduate level accounting coursework tailored to their education needs.  Students can obtain additional coursework necessary for becoming a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).  The certificate program is also available to students interested in entering the field of accounting with limited previous accounting education.  Certain prerequisite courses are available during the summer for these students.

Questions regarding admissions should be directed to the Accounting Graduate Program Coordinator: GradAcctPrograms@email.arizona.edu

 
Department/Academic Unit(s)

The School of Accountancy offers the following programs:

These programs prepare students for careers such as the independent practice of public accounting, controllership, and general accounting management. 

Graduate work in accounting is offered for those who strive for a stronger background in business and accounting, and for those who wish to teach in colleges and universities.

Mission Statement

The mission of the School of Accountancy is to:

  • Provide top quality accounting education programs and support services, including a focus on critical thinking and business ethics, that attract and graduate an excellent and diverse student body who enjoy productive and successful careers.
  • Conduct significant and selective scholarly research in accounting, and integrate it into our educational process. 
  • Encourage a collegial and supportive culture within the school, a respect and tolerance for people and their ideas, and an environment that supports success and the pursuit of excellence. 
  • Build mutually beneficial relationships with the business, government, and alumni communities in order to increase our value to our constituents and supplement our resource base.
 
College

Eller College of Management

 
Campus where offered

Arizona Online - Online

 
Contacts
Admissions Contact
Stephanie Ann Amado
520-621-2113
Graduate Program Coordinator
Stephanie Ann Amado
520-621-2113
Director of Graduate Studies
Shyam V. Sunder
520-621-4830
Graduate College Degree Counselor
Kristi Davenport
520-626-1930
 
Tuition and Fees
Please refer to the UA Bursar's Office Tuition and Fees Calculator for up-to-date information about tuition and fees. 
Please refer to the UA Registrar's's Office Special Course Fees for up-to-date information about special course fees. 

Admissions Information

Admissions Requirements

Admissions Requirements

  • 4 year bachelor's degree
  • A minimum 2.75 GPA (on a 4.0 scale)
  • Proof of English Proficiency for some international candidates. TOEFL score of 85 internet based, 563 paper based taken before 2017, or IELTS composite score of 7 (with no subject area below a 6.5).  Note: Certificate program requires English proficiency scores for applicants from countries where English is not the primarily used language (even if the Graduate College may not require it for certain countries).
  • 1 letter of recommendation
  • Resume

Prerequisites

The following are prerequisite courses for the Certificate program.  Prerequisites must be taken at an institution that teaches United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and U.S. taxation.  All of the prerequisites except for Introduction to Financial Accounting can be completed during your program.  

  • Introduction to Financial Accounting
  • Introduction to Managerial Accounting
  • Intermediate Financial Accounting I & II
  • Principles of Federal Taxation
 
Standardized Tests

Required test(s): Proof of English Proficiency for some international candidates.  Note: Certificate program requires English proficiency scores for applicants from countries where English is not the primarily used language (even if the Graduate College may not require it for certain countries).  See Admission Requirement for more details.

 
Funding Opportunities

Funding opportunities are limited for graduate certificate students.  Since a certificate is a non-degree seeking program, students do not qualify for financial aid (i.e. student loans).  Students typically self-fund program costs, but can look into third party scholarship opportunities.  

 
Admissions Deadlines
  • August 1 for Fall 1
  • October 1 for Fall 2
  • December 5 for Spring 1
  • February 15 for Spring 2
  • April 15 for Summer 1
  • June 15 for Summer 2

Student needing prerequisite courses should apply for a summer start, but must have already completed an introductory financial accounting course.

 
International Conditional Admission

International applicants will not be considered for conditional admission by this program.

Other Information
The GRE Institution Code for The University of Arizona is 4832

ETS Major Field Code(s) for this program: 4001,4002,4003

Completion Requirements

Minimum Credit Units

9 

Core Coursework Requirements

Choose a minimum of 9 units from the following courses:

  • ACCT 501 Advanced Financial Accounting, 3 units
  • ACCT 521 Business Law, 3 units
  • ACCT 522 Advanced Federal Taxation, 3 units
  • ACCT 531 Principles of Auditing, 3 units
  • ACCT 572A Accounting for Not for Profit Entities, 3 units
  • ACCT 525 Accounting Theory & Institutions, 3 units
  • ACCT 515 Ethics for Professional Accountants, 3 units
  • ACCT 575 Healthcare Accounting, 3 units
  • ACCT 551 Financial Statement Analysis, 3 units
  • Additional offered ACCT graduate courses as they are developed

Overall GPA of 3.0 or above is required

 
Elective Coursework

There is no elective coursework for this certificate program.

 
Additional Requirements

School of Accountancy Academic Integrity Policy

The accounting profession is built on a foundation of integrity and ethics. As such, we strive to prepare Accounting professionals who will succeed in demanding and competitive business environments with skill and integrity. The School of Accountancy’s Academic Integrity Policy exists to provide faculty and students a guide to our standards of ethical conduct and to the penalties associated with their violation. Our success in promoting a culture of honesty and respect will depend on the extent to which all members of the Eller community embrace these standards, holding themselves and those with whom they work accountable to them in their daily actions and words.

All members of the School of Accountancy are expected to know the University of Arizona Academic Integrity Policy's content and implications. Lack of familiarity with the policy will not excuse integrity violations. Complete information about the Code of Academic Integrity can be reviewed at http://deanofstudents.arizona.edu/codeofacademicintegrity.

The School of Accountancy has a zero tolerance policy related to academic integrity violations. Students found to have violated this policy will be removed from the accounting graduate program. In addition to being removed from the School of Accountancy program, students could receive a failing grade, notation on their transcript, and could face removal from the Eller College. Faculty members are responsible for describing rules specific to their classes beyond the general policy and will determine the additional penalties for violations.

 
Student Handbook

Please refer to the Graduate Student Handbook for students who are pursuing this program of study.

 
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Last revised 17 May 2022