As part of the 24 hours of business coursework needed, (2) two credit hours of either accounting communications or business communications will be required. The following course(s) meet the Board’s requirements for a discrete (stand-alone) course in accounting communications or business communications:
| Course Number | Course Name | Communication Credit Hours | Effective Start Date for Communication Credit | Effective End Date for Communication Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCOM 3300 | Professionalism and Communication in Business | 1 cr hrs – communication | Fall 2021 | currently still active |
| ACCT 4342 | Accounting Information Systems | 1 cr hr – communication | Fall 2021 | currently still active |
| ACCT 6350 – See Note | Fundamentals of Taxation I | 1 cr hr – communication | Fall 2021 – See Note Below | currently still active |
| ACCT 6353 | Federal Taxation II | 1 cr hr – communication | Fall 2019 | currently still active |
| ACCT 6386 | Governance, Risk Management and Compliance | 1 cr hr – communication | Fall 2021 | currently still active |
| ACCT 6388 | Accounting Communications | 2 cr hrs – communication | Fall 2014 | currently still active |
| Course Number | Course Name | Communication Credit Hours | Effective Start Date for Communication Credit | Effective End Date for Communication Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACCT/BA/BCOM 3311 | Business Communications | 2 cr hrs – communication | Fall 2011 | Summer 2014 |
| BCOM 3310 | Business Communications | 2 cr hrs – communication | Fall 2014 | Summer 2021 |
| ACCT 6203 | Professional Acct Communications | 1 cr hr – communication | Fall 2011 | Spring 2014 |
| ACCT 6334 | Auditing | 1 cr hr – communication | Fall 2019 – See Note Below | Fall 2021 |
NOTE: ACCT 6334 – Auditing and ACCT 6350 – Fundamentals of Tax I have counted for research hours and communication hours at different times. Based on when you took the class it may satisfy different requirements for CPA eligibility. Also note that the graduate and undergraduate versions may be treated differently as well. Please review your class and dates carefully.
