Accounting Associate Certificate -Oakton Community College
| Type of Program | Certificate |
| Brief Description of Program/Career | For students working toward the CPA examination, Oakton is accredited with the Illinois Board of Examiners. Exam candidates with a master’s degree in accounting that is recognized by the Board of Examiners are immediately qualified to sit for the exam. CPA exam candidates without a master’s degree in accounting must successfully complete 150 hours of college/university credit, including a bachelor’s degree in any field. Within those 150 hours, there are some specific requirements:
(a) 30 semester hours in accounting. All accounting courses, with the exception of ACC 255, can be counted toward the 30 accounting hours required by the Illinois Board of Examiners. (b) 24 semester credit hours of business courses (other than accounting). These business courses must include 3 credit hours of business ethics (BUS 107 or MGT 276) and 2 credit hours of business communication (embedded in MGT 118). For students that still need to satisfy the remaining business credits, Oakton recommends ECO 201, ECO 202, BUS 221, and BUS 222 because economics and business law are tested on the CPA exam. For information about the CPA exam, visit www.ilboe.org. For more information concerning the program, course transferability, or the CPA exam, contact the department co-chair or visit www.oakton.edu/accounting. |
| School Name | Oakton Community College 1600 E Golf Road, Des Plaines, IL 60010 |
| Application Period | Ongoing |
| Contact Person | Leslie Van Wolvelear
847-376-7135 |
| Requirements for Application | High School Diploma/GED |
| Length of Program | 3 semesters full-time |
| Application Fee | $25.00 |
| Program Cost to Students | Tuition of $136.25 per credit hour x 42 hours = 5,722.50 plus fees and book costs |