Take your accounting education to an advanced level with our online Accounting Specialist Certificate Program. Acquire a thorough understanding of the principles and practices of accounting and financial reporting in order to excel in a career in accounting.
Please note: this certificate, along with the Accounting Principles Certificate, replaces the previously offered Accounting CPA Exam Track Certificate.
What You’ll Learn
The primary goal of the Accounting Specialist Certificate Program is to enhance and hone your accounting skills and to prepare you for a senior-level position in accounting. In this program, you will:
- Gain an understanding of concepts and theories underlying current best practices in accounting
- Develop the analytical skills necessary to evaluate accounting and reporting methods, examine audit processes and develop internal control processes and procedures
- Learn to expand accounting applications to a wide variety of business and financial settings
What You'll Get
- Online convenience
- Flexible learning: watch our weekly, pre-recorded lectures whenever it fits into your schedule then cement what you’ve learned by completing assignments and engaging in discussion forums with fellow classmates and your instructor
- An efficient pathway for gaining advanced knowledge geared toward experienced accounting professionals
- Access to exceptional instructors with years of industry experience
- Advanced accounting methods and current best practices that can be applied immediately to your business or job
- Coursework that counts towards CPA requirements, if you are a candidate
"These courses supplied a strong foundation to advance my career."
Elvamae F. Bolano, Sr. Accountant, ALPHA Fund
Cost Breakdown
- Take individual courses for a total of $4,400 (or $880 per course).
- A one-time, non-refundable registration fee of $125 must also be paid in order to receive your certificate.
- Textbooks are not included in the tuition fee.
Fast Track: Pay $3,740 in full at the time of enrollment and save $660 on the cost of the program. The $125 registration fee is also waived. Please note that the Fast Track option is not available if paying with VA benefits. Learn more.
How to Get Started
- Register. If you’d prefer to take certificate courses at your own pace, fill out a brief certificate registration form and pay the registration fee. By doing so, you declare your intent to complete the program and lock in program requirements. If you have questions about your course plan or next steps, please email us.
- Enroll in an individual course. See below for individual courses that are currently open for enrollment. Courses will be applied to the certificate program if you later decide to complete your certificate.
- Register for an On Demand Webinar. Learn more about the Accounting program and certificate options by registering for an on demand webinar. Fill out the form and watch the webinar to get your questions answered.
- Free Career Resources. Our students have free access to tools for career planning, resume writing, interview practice and more.
Courses Open for Enrollment
| Course Title | Online | Enroll | Start Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting Specialist Fast Track Certificate Program |  |
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