CPA Preparation Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 5
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/22/2023
Program Description
This certificate provides the student who has already earned a bachelor's or higher degree from an accredited educational institution the minimum accounting requirements to sit for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam. To qualify for the CPA exam, the Illinois Board of Examiners requires 150 semester hours of acceptable credit. These hours must include a minimum of 30 semester hours in accounting in addition to 24 semester hours in business courses (other than accounting).
Established in 2002
CIP: 52-0301 Accounting.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Waubonsee Community College
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Business and Financial Operations Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Waubonsee Community College & IBE
Quality Assurance
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
26 Weeks ( 440.00 Hours / 32.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $4,320.00 |
| Books | $1,290.00 |
| Fees | $256.00 |
| Total Cost | $5,866.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
- Many public and private providers
Application Procedure
For further information, please call the Counseling Department at (630) 466-2361. Students can register online, mail, fax or walk-in at any campus location.
Entry Requirements:
- Bachelor Degree
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
- Open Entry/Exit
Performance Data
Program: CPA Preparation Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 5
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/22/2023
Program Description
This certificate provides the student who has already earned a bachelor's or higher degree from an accredited educational institution the minimum accounting requirements to sit for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam. To qualify for the CPA exam, the Illinois Board of Examiners requires 150 semester hours of acceptable credit. These hours must include a minimum of 30 semester hours in accounting in addition to 24 semester hours in business courses (other than accounting).
Established in 2002
CIP: 52-0301 Accounting.
Provider Information
Waubonsee Community College
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Business and Financial Operations Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Waubonsee Community College & IBE
Quality Assurance
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
26 Weeks ( 440.00 Hours / 32.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $4,320.00 |
| Books | $1,290.00 |
| Fees | $256.00 |
| Total Cost | $5,866.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
- Many public and private providers
Application Procedure
For further information, please call the Counseling Department at (630) 466-2361. Students can register online, mail, fax or walk-in at any campus location.
Entry Requirements:
- Bachelor Degree
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
- Open Entry/Exit