CPA Exam Certificate
The CPA Exam Qualification Certificate at Frederick Community College is a 30-credit program specifically designed for students who already hold a baccalaureate degree but need additional upper-division credits to sit for the Uniform CPA Examination in Maryland. The curriculum focuses on advanced core competencies, including auditing, cost accounting, and federal taxation, ensuring students meet the rigorous educational standards required by the State Board of Public Accountancy.

Program Information
The CPA Exam Qualification Certificate prepares students with a non-accounting baccalaureate degree to meet the course requirements to sit for the Uniform CPA Examination in Maryland. Upon completion of the following courses, students can apply to the Maryland State Board of Public Accounting.
Success in the program is defined by your ability to apply what you’ve learned in real-world scenarios. This program ensures that every student achieves the following core competencies:
- Apply generally accepted accounting principles to record accounting transactions/adjustments and create financial statements.
- Apply auditing principles and generally accepted auditing standards effectively in the examination of financial statements.
- Apply federal tax law and principles effectively in various scenarios.
- Apply ethical standards as required by the Maryland State Board of Public Accountancy.
- Apply accounting information systems and data analytics to support informed decision-making.
Success starts with a solid plan. Your program's course sequence is designed to build your skills step-by-step. By following this plan, you ensure you're meeting all program requirements and staying on track.
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Program Contacts
Faculty
Arlene Chun
Faculty Lead
achun@frederick.edu
301-846-2618
Admissions
Jefferson Hall
1st Floor
admissions@frederick.edu
301.624.2716
Financial Aid
Jefferson Hall
3rd Floor
financialaid@frederick.edu
301.846.2620
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