Although many industries have had to shed jobs because of the shrinking economy, the once stable profession that is accounting is growing as regulator scrutiny increases and the baby boomers who are retiring from the field retire.
Graduates with bachelor’s degrees are returning to school to further their careers and to secure top-level accounting positions. Earning your CPA designation is possible for those who have completed a bachelor’s in business administration or accounting. Passing the Certified Public Accountant exam is the first step towards achieving your professional goal.
CPA exams are extremely difficult. According to an American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) study, approximately 28 percent of CPA candidates who passed all four sections of their Uniform CPA Exam were successful. CPA preparation is a popular option for CPA candidates looking to increase their skill and success.
What about CPA candidates who want to pursue a Master of Business Administration (MBA)?
CPA preparation courses may be offered by higher education institutions. These classes can count towards the 150 hours needed to pass the CPA exam or meet licensing requirements in most states.
The CPA exam is a time-saving tool that allows eligible students to save money and earn credit towards graduate-level academic degrees such as an MBA.
DeVry University, for example. Keller Graduate School of ManagementRecently, a new graduate certificate in CPA preparation was launched. It offers two tracks: Advanced Accounting and Professional Leadership. This graduate certificate prepares candidates to take the CPA exam and earns academic credits.
“Graduate certificates are a cost-effective way to earn academic credentials and address current industry demand in a short time frame,”Jesus Fernandez, associate vice president for curriculum at DeVry University, explained.
The program offers 30 credit hours and builds on undergraduate accounting courses. Students are taught by highly experienced faculty who have real-world experience. Advanced accounting coursework can be used as an academic credential, or as a stepping stone towards an MBA.
Keller Graduate School of Management Graduate Certificate for CPA Preparation incorporates Becker Professional Education’s CPA Review Methodology. The best part is that it can be taken on campus or online. This makes it an excellent choice for professionals looking to add a credential to their resume.
