According to a recently released report (2015)
from the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA), UT COBI
graduates passed the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam at rates exceeding
both state and national averages as indicated below.
|
University
|
Percent Pass
|
|
University of Toledo
|
51.50%
|
|
Ohio Average
|
47.2%
|
|
National Average
|
49.80%
|
“CPA
candidates from UT-COBI had a higher passing percentage than candidates from
several Ohio schools, including Bowling Green State University, Cleveland State
University, Kent State University, Ohio Northern University, Ohio University
and the University of Cincinnati,” noted Dr. Hassan HassabElnaby, Chair, COBI Department
of Accounting.
In
2015, COBI bachelor’s degree first-time candidates CPA passing rate (54.4%) is
higher than Ohio (49.9%). Furthermore,
COBI Masters of Science in Accounting (MSA) students have higher passing rates
than several schools in Ohio, including Baldwin Wallace College, Bowling Green
State University, Cleveland State University, Xavier University and Youngstown
State University.
“The 2015 results are a clear and
powerful indication of the high caliber of our programs, our dedicated faculty and
the application of our students to achieve this important goal,” Dr.
HassabElnaby said. “In fact, our average passing rate for the period 2008
- 2015 (50.41%) exceeds both state (49.15%) and national averages (48.30%),
which is a reflection of our consistent performance over years and the quality
of our programs.”
