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 assumes full-time enrollment (9 credit hours) for 2 consecutive semesters. Normal schedule 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.
DeVry is proud to be accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), www.hlcommission.org. Our Keller Graduate School of Management is included in this accreditation.
Our Graduate Certificate in Accounting Certification Preparation is accredited* by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) www.acbsp.org
Accounting is a growing field. In fact, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts the employment of accountants and auditors to grow 6%, with 81,800 new jobs estimated by the year 2031.5 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 assumes full-time enrollment (9 credit hours) for 2 consecutive semesters. Normal schedule assumes full-time enrollment (6 credit hours) for 3 consecutive semesters.
3Credits and degrees earned from this institution do not automatically qualify the holder to participate in professional licensing exams to practice certain professions. Persons interested in practicing a regulated profession must contact the appropriate state regulatory agency for their field of interest.
Coursework may qualify for credit towards the State Board of Accountancy requirements. However, it is the student’s responsibility to contact the state board of accountancy for the jurisdiction in which they are applying to determine whether they have completed the appropriate credit hours and coursework to qualify to take the CPA exam.
Employees of DeVry University and its Keller Graduate School of Management are not in a position to determine an individual’s eligibility to take the CPA exam or satisfy licensing
4Students selecting the Certified Public Accountant Exam Preparation option must take ACCT555 to satisfy prerequisite requirements.
5https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/accountants-and-auditors.htm
6Each student is allotted a set number of hours of tutoring per academic session through www.tutor.com (available 24/7). Additional tutoring services are also available through www.DevryTutors.com.
7Our 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).