Program Overview
Professional Accounting Certificate - Track 1Business and Social Sciences Division, Room T302, (847) 543-2047https://www.clcillinois.edu/programs/bssdv/accounting This track assumes the student has already completed ACC 121 and ACC 122. This certificate is designed for individuals who have earned a bachelor's degree, in any field, and would like to continue their education to qualify to sit for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam. Recommended Plan of Study
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+ Cross listed with LGL 221.
The accounting electives, Cost Accounting and Advanced Accounting, are strongly recommended for students preparing to sit for the CPA exam.
For students preparing to sit for the CPA exam, the following additional courses are recommended to meet the 12 hour requirement in Business- BUS 111, BUS 121, BUS 222, BUS 223, ECO 221, ECO 222.
Complete CPA Requirements at CLC
To qualify to take the CPA exam in Illinois, a candidate must have:
A bachelor’s degree, in any field;
120 semester hours of college credit;
24 semester hours of Accounting credit (included in 120 above), to include courses in Financial, Managerial, Taxation, Auditing; and
12 semester hours in Business.
There are additional requirements for the CPA license. Specific information can be found at the Illinois Board of Examiner's site, www.ilboe.org.
Additional information and requirements for the CPA exam for those with graduate degrees in business or accounting is available on the Illinois CPA Society web page, www.icpas.org. Exam information may also be found at the Illinois Board of Examiner’s site, www.ilboa.org. All students are encouraged to meet with an accounting faculty member to discuss their plan of study for the CPA exam.
Call the Business and Social Sciences Division at (847)543-2047 for faculty contact information.