Information Systems and Controls (Graduate Certificate)

The Graduate Certificate in Information Systems and Controls will provide an opportunity for students to gain in-depth knowledge of auditing, accounting information systems, information security, and attestation. Students will explore advanced topics within accounting information system controls, information technology infrastructure and emerging attestation. Specifically, students will gain skills and experience in auditing, systems analysis, project management, business operations, critical thinking, and communications. Content covered in this certificate aligns to the specialized discipline of Information Systems and Controls within the Uniform Certified Public Accountant Examination® (CPA ®). It may also satisfy educational eligibility needed to sit for the exam. Students interested in the CPA exam and licensure can pursue this certificate to help them prepare for the exam, or obtain remaining credits needed towards the 150 credits needed for eligibility in most jurisdictions. Completion of this Certificate alone will not satisfy complete educational eligibility to sit for the CPA licensure exam or to become a licensed CPA in most jurisdictions. Licensing requirements to sit for the CPA exam vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. SNHU’s Graduate Certificate in Information Systems and Controls is regularly reviewed against evolving requirements for each U.S. jurisdiction. A list of eligible jurisdictions can be found on the Licensure and Certification Disclosure page on snhu.edu. Students are encouraged to review their jurisdiction-specific requirements. Jurisdiction educational requirements can be found on the website of the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA), while jurisdiction CPA licensing requirements can be found through the Accounting Licensing Library, powered by the NASBA.