This certificate is designed for students working toward their Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license. A CPA license is a specialized and highly regarded credential in the field of accounting. Obtaining a CPA license enables individuals to work in public accounting, corporate accounting, business, government, not-for-profit, and education fields. The CPA Exam consists of four segments (1) Auditing and Attestation, (2) Business Environment & Concepts, (3) Financial Accounting & Reporting, and (4) Regulation. The CPA Exam Preparation 1 Certificate prepares students for the Auditing and Attestation section of the CPA Exam. The classes included in this certificate meet the 150-semester hour requirement for licensure in California. Career/Transfer Opportunities: The Accounting Program prepares students for careers as public accountants, management accountants, accounting clerks, bookkeepers, tax preparers and auditors. Depending on which electives students choose, the program also satisfies many of the lower-division course requirements for transfer to a four-year institution to pursue a degree in Accounting or Business.

Program Learning Outcomes

✔ Analyze the concepts, computations, and reporting requirements needed to pass the Auditing & Attestation part of the CPA exam.

✔ Evaluate different ethical situations and apply relevant ethical standards.