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Certificate Program in Accountancy

The Part-Time Studies Program offers a series of eight courses for credit through Villanova's School of Business, leading to a Certificate in Accountancy.

The Accountancy Certificate is designed to assist those with bachelor's degrees in liberal arts or other non-business majors to acquire expertise in accounting. Besides providing an educational opportunity for persons interested in securing careers in accounting in a diversity of environments in industry, business and government, the program also meets the needs of individuals who work in smaller businesses or who are self-employed who can use accounting practices to make critical business decisions. The accounting credits earned through the Accountancy Certificate Program will also assist those who wish to sit for the CPA examination in Pennsylvania .

The Accountancy Certificate Program consists of eight (8) required accounting courses:

Required Courses
ACC 1101 - Prin of Financial Accounting
ACC 1102 - Prin of Managerial Accounting
ACC 2310 - Intermediate Accounting I
ACC 2320 - Intermediate Accounting II
ACC 2430 - Auditing
ACC 2450 - Advanced Accounting
ACC 2460 - Federal Income Tax
ACC 2470 - Cost Accounting

 

Notes regarding a Certificate in Accountancy:

  • To be eligible for this certificate, you must possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
  • Students are required to have any prerequisite courses necessary (indicated in Villanova's Undergraduate Catalog) for any particular course in the certificate program.
  • A maximum of 2 courses (6 credits), specifically-- Principles of Financial Accounting and Principles of Managerial Accounting, will be allowed in transfer. No other course substitutions will be allowed. All remaining upper-level courses in the certificate program must be completed at Villanova University.
  • Beginning in the Fall of 1999, a technology curriculum was instituted for students taking any business-related courses. Villanova has made the commitment to bring technology into its teaching and learning environment to best prepare you to succeed. Rental of a laptop computer through Villanova may be required. DIT 1006 (Introduction to MIS) is suggested for those students who may feel they need additional computer skills before they begin the program.

Learn more about the Part-Time Studies admissions process and fill out an on-line application today to get started on a Villanova Certificate program.