<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>Baker College's Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Accounting program is designed to look at the different areas of business in which working with money can be difficult but vital. Courses could examine financial statement preparation, tax planning, nonprofit and government accounting, and cost accounting. Other topics of study might include finance, economics, and professional ethics. Students may also have the opportunity to complete a pair of electives and a series of general education courses meant to give students a broader graduate education. This class is designed to help students prepare for the CPA exam in Michigan. This program is offered in an online format. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>Applicants to this online program should already have a bachelor degree and could have experience working with money. Students should want to increase their financial understand through different areas of money management. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>This program requires that students complete at least 108 credit hours. These credits are broken down into core requirements and business requirements, and include an elective. </p> <p><u>Core Requirements</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>ACC 121</td><td> Fundamentals of Accounting I</td></tr> <tr><td>ACC 122</td><td> Fundamentals of Accounting II</td></tr> <tr><td>ACC 241</td><td> Accounting Concepts</td></tr> <tr><td>ACC 301</td><td> Intermediate Accounting I</td></tr> <tr><td>ACC 302</td><td> Intermediate Accounting II</td></tr> <tr><td>ACC 303</td><td> Intermediate Accounting III</td></tr> <tr><td>ACC 331A</td><td> Cost Accounting</td></tr> <tr><td>ACC 416</td><td> Auditing, Systems, and Controls I</td></tr> <tr><td>ACC 417</td><td> Auditing, Systems, and Controls II</td></tr> <tr><td>ACC 431B</td><td> Governmental and Non-Profit Accounting</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Select two courses from the following:</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>ACC 312B</td><td> Business Entities Taxation</td></tr> <tr><td>ACC 341B</td><td> Individual Taxation</td></tr> <tr><td>ACC 441</td><td> Advanced Accounting</td></tr> </table><p><u>Business Requirements</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td><b>Select 15 courses from the following:</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>ECN 201</td><td> Principles of Macroeconomics</td></tr> <tr><td>ECN 202</td><td> Principles of Microeconomics</td></tr> <tr><td>ECN 301</td><td> International Economics</td></tr> <tr><td>ELECT106A</td><td> Accounting/Management / Marketing Elective</td></tr> <tr><td>ELECT106B</td><td> Accounting/Management / Marketing Elective</td></tr> <tr><td>ELECT106C</td><td> Accounting/Management / Marketing Elective</td></tr> <tr><td>ELECT106D</td><td> Accounting/Management / Marketing Elective</td></tr> <tr><td>ELECT106E</td><td> Accounting/Management / Marketing Elective</td></tr> <tr><td>FIN 101</td><td> Personal Finance</td></tr> <tr><td>FIN 301A</td><td> Principles of Finance</td></tr> <tr><td>HUM 401A</td><td> Philosophy of Ethics</td></tr> <tr><td>LAW 211</td><td> Business Law</td></tr> <tr><td>LAW 312</td><td> Advanced Business Law</td></tr> <tr><td>MGT 101</td><td> Introduction to Business</td></tr> <tr><td>MGT 311</td><td> Organizational Change</td></tr> <tr><td>MGT 321</td><td> Management Information Systems</td></tr> <tr><td>MGT 431</td><td> Strategic Management</td></tr> <tr><td>MKT 111B</td><td> Principles of Marketing</td></tr> <tr><td>MTH 401</td><td> Statistical Methods</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>Graduates of this Baker College program could be able to seek work with banks, government organizations, big and small businesses, nonprofit organizations, or business consulting firms. These positions could require a high level of organization, money sense, and planning. Some positions may require additional certification. Students should inquire to the State of Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs about becoming a CPA. </p> <p>Possible career opportunities include but are not limited to: </p> <ul><li>Accountant </li><li>Auditor </li><li>Tax Accountant </li><li>Finance Reporter</li></ul>