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Program description
This is a one-year program that
is taken completely on-line that along with any four year degree will
allow you to sit for the CPA exam. You do the work at a time and place that
is convenient for you. You never have to attend a classroom setting; the
entire program is on-line from your computer.
You will take eight accounting courses
(24 credits). The courses include:
- Financial Accounting (ACTG 251)
- Managerial Accounting (ACTG 252)
- Intermediate Accounting (ACTG 350)
- Accounting for Equities (ACTG 351)
- Cost Accounting (ACTG 352)
- Federal Taxation (ACTG 353)
- Auditing (ACTG 354)
- Advanced Accounting (ACTG 355)
These eight courses, along with any
four-year college degree, will make you eligible to sit for the CPA exam in
Pennsylvania. For eligibility in other states please
contact us.
Schedule of classes
The following schedule is designed for those that want
to complete the program within one year. If you need to take longer than
one year to complete accommodations may be available, please
contact us.
- May (Summer Pre-session) –
Financial Accounting (ACTG 251)
- June (Summer I) –
Managerial Accounting (ACTG 252)
- July (Summer II) –
Intermediate Accounting (ACTG 350)
- Aug/Sept
(Fall Semester, first half) – Accounting for Equities (ACTG 351)
- Oct/Nov
(Fall Semester, second half) – Cost Accounting (ACTG 352)
- December
(Winter Intersession) – Federal Taxation (ACTG 353)
- Jan/Feb
(Spring Semester, first half) – Auditing (ACTG 354)
- Mar/Apr
(Spring Semester, second half) – Advanced Accounting (ACTG 355)
For the exact start and end dates of
the above semesters, please see the
University
Calendar
Apply
online
(for
students new to Clarion only)
STUDENTS WHO
HAVE PREVIOUSLY ATTENDED CLARION UNIVERSITY APPLY FOR RE-ADMISSION---Click here
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
- Who is eligible to take this program?
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To be eligible for admission to the program
and to sit for the Pennsylvania CPA exam you must have a
Baccalaureate degree from a college or university approved at the time of
graduation by the Department of Education. For the requirements of any
state other than Pennsylvania please
contact
us.
- Am I eligible for financial aid if I enroll in this program?
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This is a non-degree program and would not be
eligible for financial aid. To become eligible for financial aid you must
apply for regular admission into the bachelor in accounting degree program.
You can take the CPA eligibility program if you are a regularly
admitted student to Clarion University.
- What will I get from this program?
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This program will make you eligible to sit for the CPA exam.
- How long will the program take to complete?
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The program is designed be completed within one year, but it
may be possible to spread it out over a longer period.
- How much will the program cost?
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You will have to pay for eight on-line courses.
Current Tuition for
2007-2008
- How much time will I need to study?
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To complete this program within one year you should be
willing and able to devote at least two to three hours per day
to the program.
- What is an on-line class?
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Information
on being an online student. If you have never taken an on-line class, or are interested in
what Clarion’s on-line classes consist of, please
contact us.
- What type of computer and software do I need?
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You will need a computer that is fast enough to run modern
applications (Microsoft Office’s Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe
Acrobat). You will also need access to broadband Internet service (Cable or
DSL). If you do not have access to this type of system at home you may be
able to obtain access at a local library or school.
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS. If you are not certain
whether your system is adequate please
contact us.
- Will completing this program make me a CPA?
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No. Completing this program will make you eligible to sit for
the CPA exam. Upon successfully passing the CPA exam you must still meet
other requirements to become certified. For more details on the other
requirements please
contact us
- What type of work do CPAs do?
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CPAs are qualified to do many different types of work, and often
enter careers in public accounting, industry, government, not-for-profit,
and other types of entities. Many become self-employed. If you would like
to discuss the careers available please
contact us.
For additional information or questions contact
Dr. Anthony F. Grenci, CPA
Program
Director, CPA Exam Eligibility Program
Clarion
University of Pennsylvania
316 Still Hall
Clarion, PA
16214
814-393-2628
agrenci@clarion.edu
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