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150-Hour Pathways

Eastern Oregon University

Post-Baccalaureate Accounting Certificate

Eastern Oregon's Post-Baccalaureate Accounting Certificate is one of the most comprehensive 150-hour pathway programs available, delivering 48 credit hours across 13 courses. At $329 per credit with PhD-degreed faculty, it bridges non-accounting bachelor's degrees to CPA exam eligibility entirely online.

Updated July 27, 2026

Program Highlights

Most comprehensive pathway at 48 credits (13 courses)
Affordable at $329/credit for non-residents
PhD-degreed faculty instruction
Accepts up to 36 transfer credits

Program Details

Tuition

$15,772 (plus fees)

Credits

48 credits

Duration

Under 18 months

Format

Online

Accreditation

IACBE

CPA Ready

Meets 150-Hour Requirement

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

Curriculum Highlights

Intermediate Accounting I & IIAdvanced AccountingTax AccountingAuditingCost AccountingForensic AccountingBusiness Finance

Admission Requirements

1Bachelor's degree with minimum 3.0 GPA
2Financial and managerial accounting prerequisites
3No GMAT/GRE required
4Official transcripts from all prior institutions

Things to Consider

IACBE accreditation (not AACSB or ACBSP)
Requires 3.0 GPA from prior undergraduate degree
Prerequisite courses needed in financial and managerial accounting
Longer credit requirement than most pathway programs
LIFTS Profile

Program Learning Profile

See how Eastern Oregon 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

Post-Baccalaureate Accounting Certificate FAQ

EOU's program is designed as a comprehensive bridge for non-accounting bachelor's holders. The 48 credits cover both foundational and advanced accounting courses, so you don't need separate prerequisites. This is an advantage if you're starting from scratch.
IACBE (International Accreditation Council for Business Education) is a recognized business education accreditor. While not AACSB, IACBE accreditation is accepted by most state boards for CPA exam eligibility. Verify with your specific state board.
Yes, EOU accepts up to 36 transfer credits from other accredited institutions. This can significantly reduce your time and cost if you've already completed some accounting courses.