Whether you’re new to the practice or are looking to advance your career, our Accounting Principles Certificate Program provides students with the groundwork needed to confidently and accurately apply accounting principles in their business or profession.
Please note: this certificate replaces the previously offered Accounting Essentials Certificate.
What You'll Learn
This program is designed for those wanting to understand current accounting standards and procedures in order to meet financial accountability requirements, advance to higher professional levels, strengthen business practices or improve their organization’s bottom line. You will learn how to:
- Prepare, interpret and present financial statements
- Apply methods to analyze and interpret data
- Use accounting principles to develop, manage and expand business
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 essential knowledge for entering and excelling in the field
- Access to exceptional instructors with years of industry experience
- Foundational 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 $3,520 (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 $2,992 in full at the time of enrollment and save $528 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
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**Bureau of Labor Statistics