BCPA Application for NEW Students

Thank you for your interest in the Berkeley Charter of Professional Accountancy.


To apply you will need to:

-Complete this application form

-Write a short personal essay

-Attach your transcript(s)

-Attach your resume


Your application will be evaluated on the overall strength of your academic record and career goals. We are accepting applications for summer 2023. Space is limited. We encourage you to apply soon.


Note: this application is for NEW STUDENTS ONLY. Returning students (BCPA alums who participated in the BCPA program before) should complete this application: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/517f5ee4eca54f8793f24b8e5f922ebd


If you have any questions during the application process, email us at bcpa@berkeley.edu.

BCPA Program Options

Introductory BCPA UGBA 102A: Financial Accounting UGBA 102B: Managerial Accounting UCBA 120AA: Intermediate Financial Accounting I UGBA 122: Financial Information Analysis Advanced BCPA UGBA 120AB: Intermediate Financial Accounting II UGBA 120B: Advanced Financial Accounting UGBA 121: Federal Income Tax UGBA 126: Auditing Students who have previously taken applicable courses may be granted credit. In these cases, students may take courses in both programs. Select the program which corresponds to the greatest number of courses needed.

BCPA Program Options*

Please indicate which program you are interested in.

PERSONAL INFORMATION

(to be used for all BCPA correspondence)

PERMANENT ADDRESS

This is where your certificate will be sent upon completion. Please indicate a long-term, valid address.

CITIZENSHIP

Are you a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident?*

If you answered "no", complete the Visa Information section. Otherwise, go to the School Information section.

VISA INFORMATION

Will you now, or in the future, need a Visa to work in the United States?

You will be required to provide test score documentation at the end of this application.

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SCHOOL INFORMATION

Have you graduated from high school?*
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Degree earned or anticipated*

(Please include double major, if applicable)

(Write N/A if not applicable)

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If you've ever attended any University of California school, please provide your Student ID number (SID)

Will you be a continuing UC student in Fall 2023?*

Please select any and all BCPA courses you have already completed from the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business.

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Have you taken accounting courses at another institution other than UC Berkeley?*

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

How did you first hear about BCPA?*

PERSONAL ESSAY

The following brief essay allows you to provide unique information about yourself and your interest in the BCPA program. We realize that students come to this program from many different backgrounds and wish to pursue a wide range of career paths once completed. Your reply gives us an opportunity to know you better. - What interests you most about the BCPA program and why do you believe it will be a good fit for you? - What are your current career goals and how have some of your previous experiences shaped them? Recommended length: 1-2 pages

I maintain that this essay is an original and entirely self-written.

Please upload your: 1. Personal Essay 2. Resume 3. Transcript(s) 4. English Proficiency Test Documentation (if applicable)

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By submitting this application, you hereby acknowledge and agree that the information contained in this application is true and complete.

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