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    Mar 29, 2024  
2019-2020 Catalog 
    
2019-2020 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Financial Accounting & Reporting Graduate Certificate


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This program is not being offered effect Summer 2020.

Program Information


The Certificate in Financial Accounting & Reporting is ideal for those wanting a fast track to take the CPA exam, or for working professionals who want to maximize the return on their education investment. The certificate may fulfill the education requirements to sit for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam. The certificate provides fundamental accounting knowledge that can provide a competitive edge and increased career potential.

Proficiency Requirements


Graduate Writing Proficiency Requirement

Students admitted to this graduate certificate program must meet the graduate writing proficiency requirement within their first term in the program by successfully passing the Graduate Writing Proficiency Exam or by completing ENGL 201 Graduate Writing  with a grade of “B” or better. See Graduate Writing Proficiency Requirement  for more information.

General Proficiency Requirements

Program Requirements


A total of 12 units of required accounting courses must be completed at Golden Gate University with an overall “B” average (3.0 grade-point average) or better to earn the certificate.

For further information regarding certificate completion requirements, see Degree Requirements for Graduate Programs . Please note that some courses taken as part of certificate programs will have prerequisites. These prerequisites must be satisfied (through transfer of equivalent coursework or through taking the courses at Golden Gate) before enrolling in the certificate courses. For further information, refer to Admission to Certificate Programs .

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