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Accounting Certificate

Training Program

Credential(s) Offered

Industry certification

Method of Delivery

In Person

When offered

Daytime Hours, Evening Hours

Instructional Program (CIP)

Accounting. 520301

Description

This certificate program is designed to prepare individuals, who already possess an undergraduate degree in another field of study, for a career or graduate study in accounting.


The certificate program consists of 15 credit hours in Accounting; plus up to 9 credit hours of Non-Accounting Core and up to 6 credit hours of Accounting Foundation courses. The certificate is open to individuals who possess either 1) an undergraduate degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.33 or 2) a Master’s level (or above) degree.


Career changers who already have completed an undergraduate course of study will have earned, at the completion of the certificate program, 135 or more hours of the 150-hour required to sit for the CPA exam. 

Details

Program Length (Weeks)

32

Hours

30

Entrance Requirements

Bachelor's Degree

School

University of Southern Maine

WIOA Approved Program

Yes

Curriculum Competency Based

Must earn 2.33 cumulative GPA with a minimum grade of C- in each course

Training Location(s)

88 BEDFORD STREET, PORTLAND, Maine

Local WIB

4 - Coastal Counties Local Area 4

Name of Credential

Certificate of Completion

Type of financial aid offered or have access to

Not eligible for financial aid

Refund Policy

Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?

No

Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?

No

Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?

No

Cost Items

Books (Estimated)

$500.00

In-State Tuition

$9,480.00 $9,480 for 30 credits

Out-of-State/District Tuition

$27,930.00 $27,930 for 30 credits

Registration Fee

$3,150.00 Comprehensive, Technology, and Student Activity Fees

Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)

$500.00

Total In-State Program Cost

$13,630.00

Total Out-of-State Program Cost

$32,080.00

Demand Occupation(s)

13-2011.00Accountants and Auditors
$37.35 per hour
Required Certification: CPA License

Provider Status

Approved

Address

88 BEDFORD STREET, PORTLAND, Maine 04101

Phone Number

(207) 780-5285

Web Address

https://catalog.usm.maine.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=19&poid=3822

Last Updated

Apr 02, 2026

Created

Mar 24, 2026

Renewal

Apr 02, 2027

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