Certificate Programs
Postbaccalaureate Certificate in Accounting
Certificate Brochure
The Postbaccalaureate Certificate in Accounting is for students with a baccalaureate degree who wish to complete coursework to prepare for certification examinations in accounting. The certificate in accounting program has been developed for a variety of career objectives, including CPA, CMA, and government and industrial accounting.
This certificate is unique in that it is reserved for candidates who already possess a baccalaureate degree, but it does not require any graduate level coursework, nor does it result in a degree being conferred.
Accounting courses are available ONLINE as well as face to face.
Requirements for Admission*
To be admitted to the Accounting Certificate program, students must:
- Hold a baccalaureate degree
- Be admitted to Southern Oregon University
- Submit an application
for admission to the program accompanied by transcripts of all college credits
(You can fill out the application electronically, email it to cains@sou.edu, and then mail in a copy of your transcripts c/o Susan Cain.) - Have completed the following courses or equivalents:
Accounting Information I and II (BA 211, 213)
*Students who do not meet all of the admission requirements may attach a letter of petition to their applications.
Helpful links:
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Course Requirements for the Post-Bacc Accounting Certificate can be found in the SOU online catalog.
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For Oregon Board of Accountancy requirements for becoming a CPA in Oregon, to go to the OBA web site.
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Requirements to sit for the CPA exam.
Questions? Contact:
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| Susan Cain Senior Instructor Accounting Advisor cains@sou.edu |
Al Case (Sabbatical Leave~2009-10) Associate Professor Accounting Advisor casea@sou.edu |


