COURSE CURRICULUM

The Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Accounting requires students to complete 51 credits of coursework with a minimum grade point average of 2.5. The curriculum covers a comprehensive range of accounting and business topics essential for professional competency. Core accounting courses include ACCT 2293 Accelerated Introductory Financial Accounting (3 credits), ACCT 5110 Intermediate Financial Accounting (4 credits), and ACCT 5510 Advanced Financial Accounting (4 credits), which develop a strong foundation in financial reporting. Managerial accounting is addressed through ACCT 5220 Introductory Managerial Accounting (3 credits) and ACCT 5720 Advanced Managerial Accounting (3 credits). The program also covers ACCT 5335 Taxation (4 credits), ACCT 5480 Corporate Finance (4 credits), and ACCT 5645 Audit and Assurance (4 credits), essential for understanding taxation, financial management, and auditing processes. Data analysis skills relevant to accountants are developed in ACCT 5500 Data Analytics for Accountants (3 credits). Strategy and governance are emphasized in ACCT 5800 Strategy and Governance (4 credits), preparing students for leadership roles. Additional business knowledge is gained through courses such as BUQU 1230 Business Statistics (3 credits), BUSI 2390 Business Law (3 credits), CBSY 2205 Management Information Systems (3 credits), ECON 1150 Principles of Microeconomics (3 credits), and ECON 1250 Principles of Macroeconomics (3 credits). This well-rounded curriculum equips students with the technical, analytical, and strategic skills necessary to meet the CPA competencies and succeed in the evolving accounting profession.