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Auburn University

Graduate Certificate in Accountancy

Auburn's Graduate Certificate in Accountancy offers 12 AACSB-accredited graduate credits from a school whose alumni with advanced degrees have averaged an 87% first-time CPA exam pass rate (per Auburn). Students choose 4 courses from 20 available options, and all credits transfer into the MAcc program.

Updated July 27, 2026

Program Highlights

Graduates average 87% CPA exam pass rate
Choose 4 courses from 20 options (high customization)
Same tuition for in-state and out-of-state ($1,000/credit)
All credits transfer into Auburn MAcc program

Program Details

Tuition

$12,000

Credits

12 credits

Duration

6-9 months

Format

Online

Accreditation

AACSB

CPA Ready

Partial Credits

Tuition, fees, and program details are subject to change. Verify current pricing directly with Auburn University before making enrollment decisions.

Curriculum Highlights

Intermediate Accounting I & IIAuditing & AssuranceIncome TaxAccounting Information SystemsGovernmental AccountingFraud ExaminationEnterprise Systems

Admission Requirements

14-year accredited bachelor's degree
2Business foundation prerequisites
3U.S. citizenship or permanent residency
4No GMAT/GRE required

Things to Consider

12 credits alone won't meet most 150-hour requirements
U.S. citizenship or permanent residency required
Business foundation prerequisites may be needed
Virtual exam proctoring required
LIFTS Profile

Program Learning Profile

See how Auburn University's program scores across five key dimensions that help match you to the right CPA review course.

L

Learning Format

How the program delivers education

Campus-Based
Hybrid
Synchronous Online
Asynchronous Online
I

Investment

Total program cost

Under $10K
$10K - $25K
$25K - $50K
Over $50K
F

Flexibility

Schedule and pacing options

Full-Time Only
Some Flexibility
Part-Time Available
Fully Self-Paced
T

Time to Complete

Expected program duration

Under 12 Months
12-18 Months
18-24 Months
Over 24 Months
S

Support

Student services and career resources

Minimal
Online Support
Academic Advisors
Full Career Services

This profile helps match you with CPA review courses that complement your education style. Courses with similar profiles tend to provide a consistent learning experience.

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State Eligibility

This program meets CPA education requirements in the following states. Always verify current requirements with your state board.

Common Questions

Graduate Certificate in Accountancy FAQ

Auburn's accounting faculty teach from recorded campus smart classroom lectures, providing the same instruction quality as on-campus students. The focused, graduate-level curriculum directly prepares students for CPA exam content.
Yes. You select 4 courses from approximately 20 available options, including Intermediate Accounting, Auditing, Tax, AIS, Fraud Examination, and more. This lets you target your specific knowledge gaps.
No campus residency is required — the certificate is fully online with virtual exam proctoring. However, U.S. citizenship or permanent residency is required for admission.