Graduate Certificate - Accounting Certification Preparation - Option: Certified Public Accountant Exam Preparation

Sep 27, 2026

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Graduate Certificate in Accounting Certification Preparation with an option for Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam preparation. Designed for students with an undergraduate degree or concentration in accounting or finance, the program delivers coursework to prepare candidates for the CPA exam, with flexibility to focus on financial accounting, taxation, analytics, and related areas. Career pathways include accountant, accounting manager, controller, public accountant, and roles in financial reporting. The program highlights Becker Professional Education CPA prep content and offers accelerated or normal scheduling.

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Graduate Certificate Accounting Certification Preparation Option: Certified Public Accountant Exam Preparation About this program The Accounting Certification Preparation graduate certificate program is designed for those with an undergraduate degree or concentration in accounting or finance who wish to advance in the field and seek professional licensure. In this program, students will complete coursework designed to prepare them to pursue the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam.¹ In addition, students have the flexibility to choose coursework in financial accounting, taxation, analytics and more. Career opportunities Graduates of the Accounting Certification Preparation Graduate Certificate with a Certified Public Accountant Exam Preparation option from DeVry University’s Keller Graduate School of Management may consider, but are not limited to, the following careers : • Accountant • Accounting Manager • Controller • Public Accountant² • Manager of Financial Reporting ²Credits and degrees earned from DeVry do not automatically qualify the holder to sit for professional licensing exams to practice certain professions. Persons interested in practicing a regulated profession must contact the appropriate state regulatory agency for their field of interest. Visit [https://www.devry](https://www.devry)edu/compliance/student-consumer-info html\#cpa for more information. Quick facts 18 Credit Hours minimum credit hours required for graduation 7 Courses The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP): Our Graduate Certificate in Accounting Certification Preparation is accredited by ACBSP, ([https://acbsp.org/](https://acbsp.org/)), demonstrating it has met standards of business education that promote teaching excellence.³ ³Conferral and assessment data is available for all DeVry and Keller ACBSP accredited programs. For a full list of our ACBSP accredited programs, visit our Accreditation page. An industry advantage The Accounting Certification Preparation certificate program with a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) option includes elements of Becker Professional Education’s industry-leading CPA Exam prep content for the opportunity to gain exposure to today’s most relevant accounting principles. Accelerate on your schedule | Accelerated schedule⁴ | | --- | | 8 months Average 9 credits per semester | OR | Normal schedule⁵ | | | --- | --- | | 12 months | | | Average 6 credits per semester | | Choose the schedule that best fits your goals and commitments. You can earn your Graduate Certificate in as few as 8 months. Or, follow a normal schedule and complete your program in 12 months. ⁴Accelerated time to complete does not include breaks and assumes completion of 3 semesters of year-round, full-time enrollment in 9 credit hours a semester per 12 month period.⁵Normal time does not include breaks and assumes 3 semesters of year-round, full-time enrollment in an average of 6 credit hours per semester per 12-month period. [Visit DeVry.edu](Visit DeVry.edu | Call 888.338.7904)[ |](Visit DeVry.edu | Call 888.338.7904)[ Call 888.338.7904](Visit DeVry.edu | Call 888.338.7904) ¹ Credits and degrees earned from DeVry, including Keller, do not automatically qualify the holder to sit for professional licensing exams to practice certain professions. For example, the educational requirements for Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensure and/or certification vary by state (and U. S. territory) . The differences in the number of accounting course hours and the specific accounting course topics required may impact a student’s ability to sit for the Uniform CPA exam and apply for licensure in different jurisdictions. Students interested in practicing a regulated profession must contact the appropriate state regulatory agency for licensing requirements in their field of interest and Students are responsible for contacting the state board of accountancy for the ju

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Who is the Graduate Certificate in Accounting Certification Preparation designed for?

It is designed for people with an undergraduate degree or concentration in accounting or finance who want to advance their field and pursue professional licensure.

What coursework options are available in this program?

Students complete CPA-focused coursework and may choose additional coursework in areas such as financial accounting, taxation, and analytics.

What scheduling paths does the program offer?

Students can choose an accelerated schedule (8 months, average 9 credits per semester) or a normal schedule (12 months, average 6 credits per semester), with assumptions noted in the program details.

Sep 27, 2026

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