Professional Accounting - CPA Preparation Certificate

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/17/2023
Next Re-Certification Date: 3/21/2025

Program Description

This certificate program is designed to help prepare students for the CPA exam. Students who finish the certificate will complete the 30 semester hours in Accounting needed to sit for the exam. For complete requirements to sit for the CPA exam, visit www.iboa.org. Course offerings include: financial accounting, intermediate accounting, auditing, taxation, and management accounting and accounting research.

Established in 1998

CIP: 52-0302 Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping.

Training Program Type

Vocational

Provider Information

Program Contact Info

7701 Lincoln Ave.
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 376-7226
1600 East Golf Road
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 376-7226

Associated Job Families and Occupations

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

Oakton Community College

Quality Assurance

  • Illinois State Board of Education
  • Industry Standard: Certified Public Accountant

Education Information

Industry Recognized Certification

48 Weeks ( 576.00 Hours / 36.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$4,905.00
Books$1,650.00
Fees$225.00
Total Cost$6,780.00

Financial Aid

  • Pell Grants
  • Illinois Monetary Award Program
  • Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
  • Institutional Scholarships

Application Procedure

Students must complete an Oakton Community College application form prior to registering for any courses. Once application has been processed, students must meet with program chair to obtain consent to enroll in the Automotive Service Excellence courses. The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $5,000.

Entry Requirements:

  • HS Diploma/GED
  • Math - Placement Test
  • Reading - Placement Test
  • Writing - Placement Test

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Full-Time Enrollment
  • Part-Time Enrollment
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Night Classes
  • Day Classes

Performance Data

Program: Professional Accounting - CPA Preparation Certificate

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/17/2023
Next Re-Certification Date: 3/21/2025

Program Description

This certificate program is designed to help prepare students for the CPA exam. Students who finish the certificate will complete the 30 semester hours in Accounting needed to sit for the exam. For complete requirements to sit for the CPA exam, visit www.iboa.org. Course offerings include: financial accounting, intermediate accounting, auditing, taxation, and management accounting and accounting research.

Established in 1998

CIP: 52-0302 Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping.

Provider Information

Program Contact Info

7701 Lincoln Ave.
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 376-7226
1600 East Golf Road
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 376-7226

Associated Job Families and Occupations

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

Oakton Community College

Quality Assurance

  • Illinois State Board of Education
  • Industry Standard: Certified Public Accountant

Education Information

Industry Recognized Certification

48 Weeks ( 576.00 Hours / 36.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$4,905.00
Books$1,650.00
Fees$225.00
Total Cost$6,780.00

Financial Aid

  • Pell Grants
  • Illinois Monetary Award Program
  • Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
  • Institutional Scholarships

Application Procedure

Students must complete an Oakton Community College application form prior to registering for any courses. Once application has been processed, students must meet with program chair to obtain consent to enroll in the Automotive Service Excellence courses. The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $5,000.

Entry Requirements:

  • HS Diploma/GED
  • Math - Placement Test
  • Reading - Placement Test
  • Writing - Placement Test

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Full-Time Enrollment
  • Part-Time Enrollment
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Night Classes
  • Day Classes