Santa Clara University

Certificate of Advanced Accounting Proficiency (Academic Year Version)

Date: September 15, 2007 - May 17, 2008
Santa Clara University campus

• Trying to get traction in today's slippery job market?
• Seeking a career change or just career enhancement?
• Interested in sitting for the CPA Exam?
• Short on accounting units?

The Certificate of Advanced Accounting Proficiency (CAAP) provides the knowledge and understanding of principles of accounting in an intense, eight months course. The program fosters an intimate learning environment with high-quality faculty, and grants the necessary accounting units to sit for the CPA exam. There are additional requirements to take the California CPA Exam. For additional requirements please visit: http://www.dca.ca.gov/cba.

Who Should Attend

• Professionals for whom an in-depth accounting knowledge would prove beneficial
• Individuals seeking a career change or career enhancement through licensure as a CPA
• Current graduate and law students interested in sitting for the CPA Exam
• Recent graduates who wish to pursue an accounting career

Program Format and Details
The CAAP program consists of six undergraduate courses that are completed in approximately eight months. For those who have not taken any prior accounting courses of who need to refresh their understanding of basic accounting rules, we offer an introductory course (Actg. 180) prior to the start of the main program.

Admission requirements include a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university, or its foreign equivalent. Students should anticipate eight to twelve hours a week of out-of-class study. Students attend class on Saturdays. Class sessions start at 9:00 AM and end at 6:00 PM (unless otherwise noted). Priority consideration will be given to students who enroll in the entire program (Actg. 181-186), and those who successfully complete the program (with a minimum overall GPA of 2.0 and a passing grade in each class) will earn a Certificate of Advanced Accounting Proficiency from Santa Clara University.*

*Individuals who can demonstrate the need for specific accounting classes will be accommodated on a space available basis. Such students should contact the Accounting Department Director at (408) 554-4896.

CAAP application link.
CAAP courses & schedule link.
CAAP required textbook list.
Need to know more? See our Frequently Asked Questions

Faculty
Michael Calegari, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Accounting, Santa Clara University
Michael Eames, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Accounting, Santa Clara University
Suzanne Luttman, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Accounting, Santa Clara University
Jane Ou, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Accounting, Santa Clara University
Susan Parker, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Accounting, Santa Clara University
James Sepe, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Accounting, Santa Clara University
Neal Ushman, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Accounting, Santa Clara university

Tuition and Fees
Application fee - $75 (Non-refundable)
Accounting 180 Accounting for Business Decisions - $1,250
Accounting 181 Intermediate Financial Accounting I - $1,250
Accounting 182 Intermediate Financial Accounting II - $1,250
Accounting 183 Auditing - $1,250
Accounting 184 Advanced Accounting - $1,500
Accounting 185 Cost Management and Strategy - $1,250
Accounting 186 Tax Aspects of Business Decisions - $1,250
Students must purchase their text books and the cost is approximately $150 per course.

Payment and Refund Policy
The CAAP Program commits faculty and University resources, so students are urged to understand the payment, refund, and cancellation policy before committing to the program. Students must make payment in full for all courses they wish to take.

If you withdraw prior to the first day of your first course, you will receive a 100% refund. If you withdraw after the beginning of your first course, you will receive 50% refund for the courses not yet begun.

Apply for this Program!
Please complete the application form and return it in person or mail it to the SCU Executive Development Center.

For Program Information Please Contact:
Accounting Department
Leavey School of Business
Santa Clara University
Tel: 408-554-4578

For Application and Registration Information Please Contact:
Executive Development Center
Leavey School of Business
Santa Clara University
Tel: 408-554-4521