Accounting, Certificate
Gain either general or specialized knowledge in accounting to work toward professional certification (CPA, CIA, CMA, CISA, and EA) or to prepare for management roles.
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About this Program
With a Graduate Certificate in Accounting, you can gain general or specialized knowledge in accounting, further your professional formation, and work toward professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, CISA, CMA, or EA. Or simply use accounting knowledge gained at the Albers School of Business and Economics to enhance your success in related management roles.
Learning Outcomes
Once you complete this program, you’ll be able to:
- Evaluate the implications of an economic event by applying the principles you learn here
- Synthesize accounting information and place it in context with other business functions to help make decisions
- Weigh the ethical, stakeholder and stewardship implications of alternative accounting decisions
- Determine how strategic risks relate to financial reporting, tax and audit using literature, surveys and other research data
Applicants must have
- A minimum of an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution
- Competency in statistics
- (Optional) Official scores from the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) or the Graduate Records Examination (GRE)
Deadline to Apply
The deadline to apply to this program is January 31st. Submit your application materials today!
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What to Know Before Applying
- Apply for the certificate program as a regular student via our Application page.
- After being accepted, you must complete the onboarding process, including a meeting with your advisor. Then you may start the next available term.
- Speak to your adviser to add a certificate to your studies if you’re a current student.
- The length of your program depends on your course load and when classes are offered. Not every class is offered every year or quarter. Ask your adviser for more information and an up-to-date course schedule.
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