Credit for Prior Learning - Accounting
In order to receive Credit for Prior Learning (CPL), you will need to:
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Present a valid certification and government issued photo ID to the CNM Records Office.
Be currently enrolled at CNM as a certificate or degree seeking student
The Records Office awards Credit for Prior Learning for several licensures and certifications. Any state licenses or
national certifications not accepted by the Records Office must be presented to the School of Business & Information
Technology for consideration of credit.
If you are using transfer work to meet the general education coursework requirements, official transcripts must be on
file at the CNM Records Office prior to submission of this form. Please note that, if you are using transfer work to
meet degree requirements, you must still meet the CNM graduation residency requirement before being eligible to
graduate.
Complete the following information: (Please Print)
Student Name:
If your certification level is:
Student ID: ___________________
You will receive credit
for:
Required proof and/or documentation
Certified Bookkeeper
ACCT: 1109, 1115, 1120,
1140
Certified Public Bookkeeper
ACCT: 1109, 1115, 1120,
1140
Bookkeeper Certification
ACCT: 1109, 1115, 1120,
1140
Certified Payroll Professional
ACCT: 1120
Fundamental Payroll Certification
ACCT: 1120
Payroll Certification
ACCT: 1120
Certified Bookkeeper Certification from the American Institute
of Professional Bookkeepers (AIPB) within the last 5 years
Certified Public Bookkeepers License for the current year from
the National Association of Certified Public Bookkeepers
(NACPB).
Bookkeeper Certification from the National Association of
Certified Public Bookkeepers (NACPB) within the last 5 years.
Certified Payroll Professional Certification from the American
Payroll Association (APA) within the last 3 years
Fundamental Payroll Certification from the American Payroll
Association (APA) within the last 3 years
Payroll Certification from the National Association of Certified
Public Bookkeepers (NACPB) within the last 3 years.
Enrolled Agent
ACCT: 2340, 2341
Enrolled Agent enrollment card for the current year.
QuickBooks Certification
ACCT: 1410
QuickBooks Certification within the last 5 years.
Please be aware that all licenses and/or certifications may be checked for validity through their corresponding agency.
Incomplete or invalid requests will not be processed. Once complete, please return this form and all required supporting
documentation to the Records Office at Main Campus during normal business hours. Alternately, you may scan and email
this form, supporting documentation, and a copy of your government issued ID to grad&[email protected].
Student Signature:
Date:
FOR CNM OFFICE USE ONLY
Received and Scanned by:
Date Received:
Processed by:
Date Processed:
AJ 2/27/2014; CSM 8/24/2015, 09/01/2016