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 with a bachelor's degree in any discipline to apply for a master's in accounting program. The courses in this certificate prepare students for the rigorous course work found in a master's program. This certificate includes the classes commonly required as prerequisites for a master's program.



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: 14 units Units
ACTG 106 Accounting Cycle Survey 1 unit
ACTG 107 Time Value of Money Survey 1 unit
ACTG 108 Financial Statement Analysis Survey 1 unit
ACTG 121 Financial Accounting 4 units
ACTG 131 Managerial Accounting 4 units
ACTG 169 Accounting Ethics 3 units
Total Required Units: 14