Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Accounting

University of Missouri - St. Louis

Upon completion of the program, certificate earners will be able to:Analyze business process transactions and create financial statementsCritically examine strategic options relevant to business processes, corporate governance, internal controls, and securityAssess business decisions in the functional areas of financial analysis, corporate governance, taxation, and business processesSuccessful completion of the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Accounting includes all the accounting courses needed to qualify for the CPA exam in Missouri. However, Missouri law also requires a total of 60 credit hours in business (including the accounting courses). Many students with undergraduate degrees in business have satisfied this requirement. A student who has not satisfied this requirement must take additional business classes in order to qualify for the CPA exam.