Course Detail: PBA305 - Accounting Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Accounting (PBA) is offered by the Department of Accounting and consists of the same courses taken by Accounting majors. It is perfect for an individual with a non-accounting baccalaureate degree who wants to become eligible for the CPA exam and/or attain an accounting position in a wide variety of companies/organizations.
Benefits
- Completing the required Accounting coursework necessary to become eligible for the CPA exam
- The Doermer School of Business at PFW is the area's only business school that is accredited by the Association of Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International)
- Our graduates rate in the top 15% in the nation for first-time CPA pass rates over the past four years.
- Scheduling flexibility with courses meeting at most twice per week and are often late afternoon/evening.
Who should participate
- Persons with a non-accounting undergraduate degree who want to take the CPA exam
- Those who desire to obtain a career in accounting
- Anyone who wants to obtain a greater understanding of accounting
The program covers the topics included on the CPA exam
- Financial Accounting and Reporting - Gain a clear understanding of the rules guiding the construction of financial statements
- Auditing and Attestation - Learn the theory and practice of auditing
- Regulation - Obtain insights into the rules within taxation and business law
- Business Environment - Discover the role of accounting in decision making and information systems
Student Testimonial
"The decision to obtain a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Accounting (PBA) through PFW was life-changing for me. Early in my professional life I struggled to find the right career fit and chose to make a change and enter the accounting profession. The training and skills I learned in the PBA program equipped me to pursue a career in public accounting, pass the CPA exam and obtain my CPA license, and I have spent the last decade working with fantastic clients and a wonderful team at a top-8 accounting firm. The impact of the PBA certificate on my life and on my family has been significant, and I would highly recommend this program to anyone looking to expand their career opportunities."
- Lauren Denton, Director at FORVIS, LLP
