The Accounting Programs at SDUIS are designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting practices, to keep students abreast of innovations in the field, and to enhance proficiency in accounting-related functions such as financial analysis and data interpretation. The programs are intended to provide a broader understanding of accounting principles and business applications by offering exposure to the traditional areas of accounting.
CERTIFICATE IN ACCOUNTING
The demand for accountants continues to rise, with recent changes in accounting law and a new focus on ethical accounting practices fueling the market. The Bureau of Labor Statistics recently reported that the accounting field will grow an estimated 19.5% by the year 2012.
SDUIS non-degree Certificate Program in Accounting is designed to provide students with a broad and thorough understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting practices, to keep students abreast of innovations in the field, and to enhance proficiency in accounting-related functions such as financial analysis and data interpretation.
This program is appropriate for adults looking to learn new job skills, to refine existing accounting knowledge, or to improve the performance of a small business by better understanding the essentials of accounting and finance.
It is possible to complete this program in as little as one year.
REQUIREMENTS:
Participants are required to successfully complete thirty-five (40) quarter units of coursework in Accounting. In addition to the two (2) required courses, participants select five (5) Accounting courses to fulfill Certificate completion requirements.
Required Accounting Courses
ACT 601 Introduction to Accounting
ACT 610 Auditing
Elective Courses (Choose 5)
ACT 611 External Reporting
ACT 613 Financial Reporting
ACT 614 Financial Statement Analysis
ACT 615 Tax Influences on Business Decision Making
ACT 630 Intermediate Accounting
ACT 631 Fraud Examination & Forensic Accounting
ACT 632 Legal Elements of Fraud
ACT 633 Federal Income Tax
ACT 634 Accounting Ethics & Professional Responsibilities
ACT 635 Taxation for Business Decisions
ACT 636 Advanced Auditing
INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS:
1) All residential courses, other than independent study, are taught in a classroom setting. Each instructor provides students with an instructional syllabus that contains a topical outline of the course objectives, the course content, student performance expectations, textbooks and related study materials, and evaluation methods used for grading purposes.
2) Courses are traditionally taught in lecture style with group discussions, student presentations, written assignments, and completed project demonstrations.
3) Faculty provide individualized academic advising as needed and encourage ongoing student dialogue in class and online. The University’s grading criteria are presented to students in the course syllabus provided at the beginning of class. The University’s grading policy is designed to meet the highest professional standards of objectivity, fairness, and accuracy.
4) Independent study courses are an in-depth study of a topic and directed by SDUIS faculty or an equally qualified mentor who is approved by the Chief Academic Officer.
5) Student learning performance outcome evaluations include essay and objective examinations, research, reports, and experimental activities.
On line Distance Education
1) The Certificate in Accounting program is also offered through distance education. Direct education is delivered to students via e-mail. Students submit their assignments to the instructor and class weekly. The instructor reviews the work and prepares a feedback to be sent to the students and class weekly.
2) Each student is provided with a syllabus that contains an outline of the course objectives, course content, weekly assignments and student performance expectations.
3) Instructors work closely with students to monitor their progress.
“Notice to Prospective Students
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• Become institutionally accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education, with the scope of the accreditation covering at least one degree program.
• Achieve accreditation candidacy or pre-accreditation, as defined in regulations, by July 1, 2017, and full accreditation by July 1, 2020.
If this institution stops pursuing accreditation, it must:
• Stop all enrollment in its degree programs, and
• Provide a teach-out to finish the educational program or provide a refund.
An institution that fails to comply with accreditation requirements by the required dates shall have its approval to offer degree programs automatically suspended. “