Graduate Accounting Certificate

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Approx. program length:

7 months

Credits:

15

Cost per credit:

$698

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Build a solid accounting foundation

Learn accounting applications, tools and values through our Graduate Accounting Certificate in as little as 7 months. This certificate is designed for students who want to enhance their accounting skills so they can enter the profession or complete additional coursework required for the CPA exam. And you’ll take just one 6-week course at a time, so you can balance work and life.

In this Graduate Accounting Certificate program, you’ll learn:

  • Accounting concepts and applications
  • Analytical tools and technologies
  • Legal, ethical and social values related to accounting practice
  • Managerial accounting and capital budgeting
  • Federal tax law applications

Our courses also cover a portion of the topics required to help you prepare for the CPA exam, including audit and attestation, financial accounting and reporting, and business environment and concepts.

Course length:

6 weeks

Total credits required:

15

Max. number of transfer credits:

3

Requirements and prerequisites

You’ll need 15 credits from a set of required courses to complete this certificate program. Required courses may vary based on previous experience, training or transferable credits.

Transfer credits

Earn your certificate faster. Transfer eligible college credits or apply to have relevant experience evaluated for potential college credit. Contact an enrollment representative at 844.YES.UOPX for more information.

Core courses

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Accounting ACC561
3
Accounting Theory & Research ACC541
3
Accounting Information Systems ACC542
3
Managerial Accounting & Legal Aspects Of Business ACC543
3
Taxation ACC547
3
Financial Reporting ACC545
3
Internal Control Systems ACC544
3
Auditing ACC546
3
Not-for-profit & Government Accounting ACC548
3
Accounting Ethics ETH557
3
Forensic Accounting ACC556
3

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Program purpose statement

Students in the Graduate Accounting Certificate will develop an understanding of accounting concepts and applications. Students will also become competent in the use of appropriate analytical tools and technologies. They will be sensitive to legal, ethical, and social values in the conduct and communication of accounting practice and decisions. In addition, students will have an understanding of a portion of the topics required in preparation for the CPA exam: Audit & Attestation, Financial Accounting & Reporting, Regulation, and Business Environment & Concepts. The Graduate Accounting Certificate is designed for students who want to enhance their accounting management skills, enter the accounting profession, or complete additional coursework required for the CPA exam. While completing this program, students who may be planning to take the CPA exam will utilize CPA Test Preparation software in conjunction with their course work.

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Learn on your schedule

Designed to fit into the lives of busy working adults, this certificate program can be completed in short, manageable, 6-week courses.

Learn from experienced instructors

Taught by industry professionals with an average of 25 years of experience, our certificate courses integrate real-world business principles that can help position you for a variety of careers.

Take the next step

It’s time to let your education prepare you for the next phase of your career. You’ve got the will. And by taking one course at a time toward a Graduate Accounting Certificate, you’ve got the way.

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