Three principles form the foundation of the program:
• Be a cost-savings option for CPA candidates
• Offer up to 30 credit hours from an accredited university.
• Become scalable for firms and organizations of all sizes and across business and industries.
Yes, the program is open to any staff who have a bachelor’s degree (of at least 120 credit hours) and have completed the core accounting courses required for licensure.
Note that the ELE Program does not offer core accounting courses; it expands on a CPA candidates’ knowledge to improve their familiarity on complex business and financial topics.
No, there is no cap. We welcome all applicants; there is no limit to the number of individuals who can enroll in the ELE Program and seek to complete the full 150-credit hour requirement.