Saint Mary’s University developed the Accounting Certificate program to provide those who already have an undergraduate degree with a foundation for the CMA and CPA exams. The Certificate program consists of 24 upper division accounting courses, a course in Managerial Ethics and Business Law. Certificate students who transfer in AC200 and AC205 can complete the certificate program with 30 credits.

Graduates of the Accounting Certificate program are expected to be able to do the following:

1. Record, analyze, interpret, and report financial information using Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
2. Analyze and interpret financial and non-financial information to aid decision makers within an organization.
3. Understand and follow the laws and regulations applicable to accounting practice.
4. Apply internal control procedures based on auditing principles and risk analysis.
5. Prepare tax returns based on accurate understanding of tax laws.
6. Understand the global and economic business environment in which an organization operates.
7. Incorporate an ethical perspective into the accounting environment.
8. Use appropriate technology to maintain systems, analyze data, and communicate results.