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Executive Accounting ProgramCompeting in today's business world depends highly on a business' foundation of accounting. Accounting is a necessary key to the success of any organization, and the Executive Accounting Program (EAP) gives individuals a chance to become a part of the profession without spending four years to acquire an accounting degree. The Executive Accounting Program offered by the School of Accountancy provides an opportunity for those who have the desire to enter the accounting profession, but do not have the necessary background. After taking courses over a six months period, students will have a solid accounting foundation and have the necessary accounting credits to sit for the State of Hawai’i’s CPA exam. The program welcomes professionals, graduates from local and national universities, as well as international students. New licensing requirements for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) necessitates a total of 150 college credit hours, and graduates who do not have the required number of hours can use the credit hours earned from the EAP program toward this deficiency. ADMISSION REQUIREMENT Applicants must have an undergraduate degree, although it is not necessary that it be in accounting. The School of Accountancy administers the program (in cooperation with the Outreach College) and courses are taught in English. Consequently, students must have the appropriate English skills in order to take these classes (a minimum of 550 on the TOEFL test is required for international students from countries in which the language of instruction is other than English). COURSES OFFERED Twenty-four (24) credit hours of accounting courses will be offered during a six-month period. These courses are as follows:
TIMING OF THE PROGRAM Courses will run from late June through late December. However, the School of Accountancy reserves the right to cancel the program if there is not an appropriate number of applicants. The application deadline is April 1st. CLASS TIMES The classes are offered in a mix of in-person and Internet delivery. Students are required to have access to the Internet to be able to enroll in the program. Daily coursework is generally assigned, including readings, viewing of lectures on the internet, homework and quizzes. The live classes are held primarily on the weekends and are primarily used to clarify any questions regarding the previous week's assignments. These sessions are optional. Exams are held on various days during the week and may be administered in person. For students on the neighbor islands, accommodations are made for you to take the exam at one of the community colleges during their regular business hours. Due to the accelerated nature of the program, it is strongly recommended that students refrain from working while participating in the EAP. TUITION AND FEES The tuition for the program will be no more than the amount established by the Outreach College for Masters' of Accounting students on a per-credit basis. Each student will be required to make the full payment of their total tuition at least one month prior to the start of the program. Books, living accommodations and health insurance are the students’ responsibilities. HOW TO APPLY Please use the application forms for the program. You must complete both applications and attach a $100 US Money Order payable to RCUH with your application (non-refundable). Please send all the documents (completed application forms and application fee) to the following address: EAP You can also fax your completed applications to [1] (808) 956 9888. For more information or to apply, contact Dr. Hamid Pourjalali at [1] (808) 956 5578 or e-mail hamid@hawaii.edu. |
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