Accounting
Professional Certificate
Master the Numbers Game
Open a new door in your accounting career and acquire knowledge and skills you can use in companies large and small, government offices or the nonprofit sector. The demand for accountants is rising in all types of organizations and industries. Add a new professional designation to your title, keep up on current trends, and challenge yourself to be the best in your field.
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Est. Tuition $6,695
Learning Format Online
Duration 12-18 months *
* Duration times can vary talk to your student success coach for more information.Total Units 36 Units
- Individuals working in the financial services industry
- Business students
- Financial assistants
- How to successfully master tax planning, budget analysis, financial statement preparation, and auditing
- Methods to understand and be able to apply important accounting principles to private, public and nonprofit organizations
- How to meet legal and regulatory requirements necessary to perform public accounting functions for clients
- Ways to analyze financial statements
- Effective methods to prepare and advise clients regarding important financial reporting requirements, strategic financial decisions and other matters related to accounting practice
Prior to enrolling, please ensure that you meet the following minimum requirements:
- High school education or equivalent
Required Courses
In-Person
Online
Hybrid
Online with Live Sessions
Course Schedules are Subject to Change
Required (32 Units )
WinterSpringSummerFall
Accounting for Governmental and Nonprofit Organizations IAn introduction to the characteristics of governmental and nonprofit accounting emphasizing the various fund types and account groups.
4 Units
Auditing: FinancialProvides an examination of auditing theory, principles and practices as they apply to financial accounting, including governmental audit principles.
4 Units
Cost AccountingTheory and practices of cost accounting and control with special attention given to cost accounting in the manufacturing supply chain and service industries.
4 Units
Financial ReportingIntermediate-level exploration of financial accounting theory, principles and practices.
4 Units
Financial Statement AnalysisCovers the use of financial statements for analyzing investments, company portfolios and making strategic business decisions.
4 Units
Managerial AccountingIntroduction to theory, principles and practices of managerial accounting, including the use of accounting information to plan and control and to provide strategic guidance for decision-making in the firm.
4 Units
Principles of AccountingAn introduction to accounting theory, principles and practice, covering the uses, communication and processing of accounting information, as well as the recording, analyzing and summarizing procedures used in preparing balance sheets and income statements.
4 Units
Tax PlanningSurveys income tax planning opportunities, issues and potential problems.
4 Units
Choose your Favorite from Elective, One is Required
Elective (Required (4 Units )
WinterSpringSummerFall
IRS Enrolled Agent Examination ReviewThis course is designed for tax professionals wishing to pursue the Enrolled Agent designation.
4 Units
Internal Auditing in Governmental and Nonprofit OrganizationsInternal auditing procedures for governmental units and nonprofit entities.
4 Units
Internal Auditing: Operational and ManagementParticipants explore internal audit procedures, including internal controls, managing the audit process, working papers, procedures, sampling, evidence, and business process mapping.
4 Units
QuickBooks: Accounting and Finance Application for BusinessThis course provides participants with a comprehensive overview of QuickBooks, a leading accounting and finance software package for small organizations and home-based businesses.
2 Units
Taxation -- PartnershipsThis class examines aspects of partnerships from formation to liquidation.
4 Units
Fraud and Ethics in AccountingAn in-depth course that provides both examination and analysis of accounting fraud, and explores ethical practices as they apply to real-world companies.
4 Units