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Accounting programs
vary from school to school. Most programs are designed for students
to develop a broad range of skills including accounting and computer
skills along with analytical, interpersonal and writing skills.
To sit for the Illinois CPA Exam students must have 150 hours of
acceptable credit. The CPA Exam section will provide further
details. If you are
a student attending a two-year school and plan to transfer to a
four-year school to complete an accounting degree the course of
study will be different than if a student completed his/her
education at a four-year school. Go to the Transferring Credit
section below for more information.
Students need to decide with the assistance of their parents,
teachers and guidance counselors what type of school would best meet
their needs. There are several ways to learn about a school's
accounting program. A student can go the school's web site and
review the information provided about the accounting program, email
an accounting faculty member, visit the school during an open house
or set up a meeting with a member of the accounting department's
faculty.
Students can be
awarded college credits by enrolling in high school courses which
have been approved for advanced standing. This type of program may
be called an articulation agreement, dual credit
program, credit in escrow, etc. Students should contact
their high school guidance counselor to find out if their high
school has an articulation agreement or dual credit program with any
area colleges. Also, students can check with the college or
university they plan to attend to see if a program is available.
These agreements and programs are an excellent way to get an early
start on your undergraduate degree.
Students planning
to attend more than one college or university will have concerns
about transferring credits.
iTransfer
will help students plan ahead to transfer successfully between
participating
Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) schools.
Most colleges and universities accept college level courses from any
accredited college or university as college credit. An evaluation of
transfer credit will determine how courses are placed in a
curriculum. Check with the school's records office for an official
evaluation. Students should always seek the advice of an academic
advisor or admissions counselor at their present school or the
transfer institution when making transfer plans.
Students will find
that colleges and universities partner with other colleges and
universities to provide students with greater and more immediate
access to upper level undergraduate offerings (junior and senior
level classes) and baccalaureate degree completion. This allows for
dual admission and/or seamless transfer to four-year schools. Please
contact the office of admissions or visit the school's web site for
further information.
iTRANSFER
Web site that helps students transfer college credit in the state of
Illinois.
Accredited Illinois Institutions - List of accredited Illinois
colleges and universities.
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