Select courses within Keller’s graduate certificate programs may be available at some DeVry University locations. Graduate certificate credentials are issued by DeVry University’s main campus, in Naperville, Illinois.
Graduate Certificates
Accounting Certification Preparation
Select courses within Keller’s graduate certificate programs may be available at some DeVry University locations. Graduate certificate credentials are issued by DeVry University’s main campus, in Naperville, Illinois.
If you prefer a more relaxed pace, you can earn your certificate in 12 months on a normal schedule.
1Accelerated schedule does not include breaks and assumes full-time enrollment (9 credit hours) for 2 consecutive semesters. Normal schedule does not include breaks and assumes full-time enrollment (6 credit hours) for 3 consecutive semesters.
For more than 50 years, Becker has been a leader in CPA review, preparing more than 1,000,000 candidates for the CPA Exam. Becker’s exam review is infused into Keller’s CPA exam preparation courses.
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Our Graduate Certificate in Accounting Certification Preparation is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) www.acbsp.org.*
2Credits and degrees earned from DeVry, including Keller, do not automatically qualify the holder to sit for professional licensing exams to practice certain professions. For example, the educational requirements for Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensure and/or certification vary by state (and U.S. territory). The differences in the number of accounting course hours and the specific accounting course topics required may impact a student's ability to sit for the Uniform CPA exam and apply for licensure in different jurisdictions. Students interested in practicing a regulated profession must contact the appropriate state regulatory agency for licensing requirements in their field of interest and Students are responsible for contacting the state board of accountancy for the jurisdiction in which they are applying to confirm whether they have completed the appropriate credit hours and coursework to qualify to take the CPA exam. DeVry University and its Keller Graduate School of Management are not able to advise on or determine if or when any student may be eligible to sit for the CPA exam or otherwise satisfy licensing criteria in any state. Visit https://www.devry.edu/compliance/student-consumer-info.html#cpa for additional information.
3Students selecting the Certified Public Accountant Exam Preparation option must take ACCT555 to satisfy prerequisite requirements.
Accounting is a growing field. In fact, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts the employment of accountants and auditors to grow 4%, with 67,400 new jobs estimated by the year 2032.4 It’s important to note that this growth is projected on a national level and local growth will vary by location. BLS projections are not specific to DeVry University students or graduates and may include earners at all stages of their career and not just entry level.
Graduates of Keller’s Accounting Certification Preparation Graduate Certificate program with a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Exam Preparation emphasis may consider, but are not limited to, the following careers:
Graduates of Keller’s Accounting Certification Preparation Graduate Certificate program with a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) Exam Preparation emphasis may consider, but are not limited to, the following careers:
You’ll also have access to a wide array of student resources such as:
*Student Achievement At-a-Glance - Available for all of DeVry and Keller's ACBSP accredited programs. For a full list of DeVry University's business and accounting degree programs accredited by ACBSP, please see the Accreditation page.
1Accelerated schedule does not include breaks and assumes full-time enrollment (9 credit hours) for 2 consecutive semesters. Normal schedule does not include breaks and assumes full-time enrollment (6 credit hours) for 3 consecutive semesters.
2Credits and degrees earned from DeVry, including Keller, do not automatically qualify the holder to sit for professional licensing exams to practice certain professions. For example, the educational requirements for Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensure and/or certification vary by state (and U.S. territory). The differences in the number of accounting course hours and the specific accounting course topics required may impact a student's ability to sit for the Uniform CPA exam and apply for licensure in different jurisdictions. Students interested in practicing a regulated profession must contact the appropriate state regulatory agency for licensing requirements in their field of interest and Students are responsible for contacting the state board of accountancy for the jurisdiction in which they are applying to confirm whether they have completed the appropriate credit hours and coursework to qualify to take the CPA exam. DeVry University and its Keller Graduate School of Management are not able to advise on or determine if or when any student may be eligible to sit for the CPA exam or otherwise satisfy licensing criteria in any state. Visit https://www.devry.edu/compliance/student-consumer-info.html#cpa for additional information.
3Students selecting the Certified Public Accountant Exam Preparation option must take ACCT555 to satisfy prerequisite requirements.
4https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/accountants-and-auditors.htm
5Our Certified University Career Coaches are certified by The Academies (www.theacademies.com). Our Certified Professional Résumé Writers are certified by the Professional Association of Résumé Writers and Career Coaches (https://parwcc.com/page/CPRW).