Accountancy, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

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Accountancy, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Romain College of Business 27 hours This program is designed for individuals who have earned a baccalaureate degree in a discipline other than accounting and who are seeking functional competency in the accounting field. The program is specifically related to the professional accounting area and should not, therefore, be considered as equivalent to the comprehensive business degree programs offered by USI. The University of Southern Indiana has attained a reputation for excellence in accounting and has earned supplemental accounting accreditation from AACSB. Local and national accounting firms, private industry, and governmental agencies recruit USI accounting graduates. Admission Requirements - Candidates must apply to the University and gain regular admission and be accepted as a candidate for the certificate program by the Romain College of Business Accounting program. Program Requirements - Candidates must fulfill the following specific requirements: Twenty-seven credit hours (previously earned courses may be applied; however, at least 15 credit hours must be completed in residence at USI). Certificate students must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA in USI coursework needed for the certificate; a course grade below C is not applicable toward meeting certification requirements. Under direction of an assigned program advisor, candidates will complete an individually approved curriculum based on the following outline. Additional Information During the semester preceding completion of program requirements, the candidate must Apply to Graduate for the certificate. Visit www.usi.edu/registrar/graduation-requirements/how-to-apply-to-graduate for more information. Individuals who plan to become a licensed CPA and do not have an undergraduate business degree will need additional coursework at the undergraduate or graduate level to meet the CPA licensure requirements of the Indiana State Board of Public Accountancy. Those who wish to engage in public accounting should familiarize themselves with the rules and regulations issued by the CPA board of the appropriate state.
Required Courses (21 hours)
Course Name	Credits:	Term Taken	Grade	Gen Ed
ACCT 201 - Accounting Principles I Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer	Credits: 3
ACCT 202 - Accounting Principles II Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer	Credits: 3
ACCT 303 - Intermediate Accounting I Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring	Credits: 3
ACCT 304 - Intermediate Accounting II Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring	Credits: 3
ACCT 311 - Introduction to Federal Income Taxation Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring	Credits: 3
ACCT 315 - Cost Accounting Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring	Credits: 3
ACCT 415 - Auditing Theory and Practice Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring	Credits: 3
Elective Courses (6 hours) Choose two courses:
Course Name	Credits:	Term Taken	Grade	Gen Ed
ACCT 401 - Advanced Accounting Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring	Credits: 3
ACCT 411 - Taxation of Corporations and Partnerships Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring	Credits: 3
ACCT 416 - Advanced Cost Accounting Term(s) Offered: Irregularly offered	Credits: 3
ACCT 418 - Accounting for Nonprofit Organizations and Governmental Agenc Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring	Credits: 3
ACCT 422 - Financial Report and Analysis Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring	Credits: 3
ACCT 445 - Forensic Accounting Term(s) Offered: Fall	Credits: 3
ACCT 465 - Accounting Ethics & Compliance Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring	Credits: 3
BAN 305 - Data Analytics for Business Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer	Credits: 3
Notes:

Romain College of Business

27 hours

This program is designed for individuals who have earned a baccalaureate degree in a discipline other than accounting and who are seeking functional competency in the accounting field. The program is specifically related to the professional accounting area and should not, therefore, be considered as equivalent to the comprehensive business degree programs offered by USI.

The University of Southern Indiana has attained a reputation for excellence in accounting and has earned supplemental accounting accreditation from AACSB. Local and national accounting firms, private industry, and governmental agencies recruit USI accounting graduates.

Admission Requirements - Candidates must apply to the University and gain regular admission and be accepted as a candidate for the certificate program by the Romain College of Business Accounting program.

Program Requirements - Candidates must fulfill the following specific requirements:

Twenty-seven credit hours (previously earned courses may be applied; however, at least 15 credit hours must be completed in residence at USI).
Certificate students must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA in USI coursework needed for the certificate; a course grade below C is not applicable toward meeting certification requirements.
Under direction of an assigned program advisor, candidates will complete an individually approved curriculum based on the following outline.

Additional Information

During the semester preceding completion of program requirements, the candidate must Apply to Graduate for the certificate. Visit www.usi.edu/registrar/graduation-requirements/how-to-apply-to-graduate for more information.
Individuals who plan to become a licensed CPA and do not have an undergraduate business degree will need additional coursework at the undergraduate or graduate level to meet the CPA licensure requirements of the Indiana State Board of Public Accountancy. Those who wish to engage in public accounting should familiarize themselves with the rules and regulations issued by the CPA board of the appropriate state.

Required Courses (21 hours)

Elective Courses (6 hours)