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Professional Accountancy - Advanced Technical Certificate

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Program Available at:

  • Mountain View

Catalog Year 2021-2022 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.

Degree Type Advanced Technical Certificate

GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher

TSI Must be Complete

For more information, visit the Dallas College Accounting webpage and your success coach at your campus.

This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing the Advanced Technical Certificate. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn an Advanced Technical Certificate in Professional Accountancy. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official certificate requirements.

The Certificate in Professional Accountancy will allow students who are eligible to sit for the uniform Certified Public Accountant Exam in the State of Texas. Candidates for this certificate must have obtained a minimum of a United States Bachelor's degree or higher in any discipline prior to entering the program.

SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS

All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official certificate requirements.

CERTIFICATE MINIMUM: 36 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER 1

ACNT 1373 – Financial Accounting Reporting Standards I

ACNT 1277 – Taxation Procedures for Individuals         

ACNT 1278 – Taxation Procedures for C Corps and S Corps

ACNT 1279 – Taxation Procedures for Estates, Trusts and Partnerships

ACNT 2345 Technical Writing for Accountants

SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS

  1. Meet with your success coach to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
  2. Meet with your success coach to research your career options and opportunities for job shadowing.

 Total Hours: 12

SEMESTER 2

ACNT 1374 – Financial Accounting Reporting Standards II

ACNT 1375 – Forensic Financial Investigation        

ACNT 1393 – Special Topics in Taxation

ACNT 2332 – Accounting Information Systems  

SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS

  1. Meet with your success coach to request an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic/career path.

 Total Hours: 12

SEMESTER 3

ACNT 1335 – Accounting Ethics This is the capstone experience for this award.

ACNT 2330 – Government and Not-for-Profit Accounting     

ACNT 2336 – Financial Statement Analysis

ACNT 2378 – Financial Statement Auditing Theory

SEMESTER 3 ACTION ITEMS

  1. Meet with your success coach for assistance in preparing for job search.
  2. After reviewing your degree plan and program of study, meet with your success coach to apply for the Professional Accountancy Advanced Technical Certificate. 

Total Hours: 12

PATHWAY TOTAL: 36 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

Updated August 10, 2025