Rider University launches CPA Apprenticeship Program

On Apr 8, 2024

Program opens new pathway for accounting graduates to earn Certified Public Accountant licensure in New Jersey

Rider University has launched an innovative program designed to ease the burdens of becoming a Certified Public Accountant.

The Rider University CPA Apprenticeship Program allows new graduates of accounting programs to earn, at a reduced cost, the required credits to obtain CPA licensure in New Jersey through coursework and real-world professional experience.

To become a CPA, individuals must earn 150 credit hours in addition to working one year under the supervision of a licensed CPA and passing the CPA exam. Through Rider’s new program, recent graduates can fulfill those credit hours while also working at least 34 hours per week with participating firms. Each course is worth six academic credits and will be supervised by faculty from Rider’s accounting program, which is one of only 2% of programs worldwide with accreditation from the AACSB International.

The program is accepting applications and the University is currently establishing partnerships with firms and companies. Participating in Rider’s CPA Apprenticeship Program can serve as a powerful recruitment tool as firms seek both short-term and permanent talent.

Rider’s first partnering firm, WilkinGuttenplan, was ranked by NJBiz as one of the Top 25 Accounting Firms in New Jersey. The medium-sized public accounting firm has served closely-held/middle-market businesses and their owners, high‐net-worth individuals, emerging entrepreneurs and many other clients for more than 40 years.

Participants must possess a bachelor’s degree and core accounting classes at fewer than 150 credit hours. They must also obtain employment with a company or firm doing meaningful and substantial work as an accounting professional, working more than 34 hours per week.

For a full list of requirements and more information about Rider University’s CPA Apprenticeship Program, visit rider.edu/cpa-apprenticeship.

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