CPA Exam Prep: Regulation (REG) Certificate of Specialization

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Career Opportunities

Passing the CPA exam prepares students for a career with a CPA firm or in the accounting or finance department of a business, nonprofit agency, or governmental entity.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing this program will be able to:

Understand the concepts, calculations, and reporting requirements needed to pass the Regulation (REG) section of the CPA exam.
Demonstrate knowledge of ethical standards established by relevant professional organizations.

Recommended high school preparation

Coursework in Mathematics, English, and use of microcomputers, including spreadsheet and word processing applications.

University Transfer Program

Use Assist to identify lower division major preparation for Business and Accounting for the California State University and the University of California systems. For independent or out-of-state colleges and universities use their catalogs to locate this information. Transfer Services can assist you to gather this information.

Meet with a CSM counselor to discuss how to achieve academic goals and to develop a comprehensive student educational plan (SEP).

University Transfer Program
60-70 transferable units

California State University
University of California
Independent Colleges and Universities

For students who wish to transfer as a Business Administration major, refer to Business.

Program Overview

This certificate prepares students for the Regulation (REG) section of the CPA exam. The courses in this certificate cover 80% or more of the topics on the REG exam.

College of San Mateo offers the courses you need to prepare for the CPA exam. The CPA Exam Prep certificates identify the courses that prepare you for each of the four sections of the CPA exam. Each certificate covers 80% or more of the topics that will be tested on the related section of the CPA exam.

CSM offers the following CPA Exam Prep certificates:

Auditing and Attestation (AUD)
Business Environment and Concepts (BEC)
Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR)
Regulation (REG)

All CSM accounting courses qualify as accounting units to sit for the CPA exam and to meet the 150-semester hour requirement for licensure in California.

For more information about how to prepare for the CPA exam visit the CSM accounting department website at http://collegeofsanmateo.edu/accounting/

Program Requirements

Requirements

Required Core Courses: 13 units		Units
ACTG 181	Taxation of Individuals Using Tax Software	4 units
ACTG 182	Taxation of Business Entities Using Tax Software	4 units
ACTG 183	Taxation of Trusts, Gifts, and Estates Using Tax Software	2 units
BUS. 201	Business Law	3 units

Total Required Units: 13