Accounting Certificate

Contact: College of Business and Economics (COBE)
Phone: (808) 932-7272
Email: cobeuhh@hawaii.edu

Certificate Description:

The Certificate in Accounting demonstrates competence in the area's of accounting. The certificate is intended to provide students the knowledge and skills for a career in accounting and to prepare them for license and certification exams.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this certificate, students will be able to:

  • Apply accounting concepts to record and interpret financial transactions.
  • Prepare financial statements and explain their purpose in business contexts.
  • Analyze financial information to support business decisions.
  • Identify ethical responsibilities and legal requirements in accounting practice.

Curriculum: (18 credits):

Required Courses: (15 Credits)

  • ACC 350 Intermediate Acc I (3)
  • ACC 351 Intermediate Acc II (3)
  • ACC 352 Individual & Business Taxation (3)
  • ACC 353 Cost Accounting (3)
  • ACC 454 Auditing (3)

Elective Course: (3 Credits)

Total credit hours required for the Accounting Certificate: 18 credit hours.