Graduate Certificate in Auditing

University of Missouri - St. Louis

The Graduate Certificate in Auditing is an innovative 12-credit-hour program that can be completed in as little as two semesters (taking 6 credit hours per semester) or up to four semesters (taking 3 credit hours per semester). It’s designed for students and working professionals seeking expertise in internal, external, systems or operational auditing.This certificate emphasizes one of the key services areas in the CPA Profession. For business students recently completing their undergraduate studies, this certificate program can be used to prepare for and gain entry into the CPA profession. Working professionals seeking to upgrade or change the focus of their professional qualification will gain advanced skills applicable to the practice of auditing not possessed by most other candidates.Throughout the program, students will receive advanced training in modern auditing methods, applied auditing theory, practice and research. The program is designed to provide students with the specialized skills necessary to be an immediate contributor on the audit staffs of CPA firms and other organizations. For those balancing work, family and school responsibilities, this is a flexible program.Your auditing skills start here.Auditors examine an organization’s financial records in order to attest to their accuracy, making them critically important to the integrity of financial markets. Auditors must be detail oriented investigators, as they are relied upon to detect fraud, intentional misstatements and subterfuge. Auditing is an in-demand skill with opportunities in many sectors auditors may work for specific companies, public accounting firms, government agencies or regulatory bodies, including the Internal Revenue Service. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of accountants and auditors is closely tied to the growth of the economy and is projected to grow 6 percent from 2018 to 2028.

College of Business Administration