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Accounting, Undergraduate Certificate

2022-2023 Edition

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The certificate program in accounting seeks to provide a broad base of knowledge in accounting principles, including how to compile, analyze, and prepare critical business and financial records. The program is well suited for those who are interested in improving their accounting skills for a current management or bookkeeping position or for those who are seeking an entry-level position in the accounting field.

Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Finance and Accounting degree program are not eligible for this certificate program. A maximum of 12 semester hours of course work may be transferred into the program.

Complete all courses listed below unless otherwise indicated.

Prerequisite

Course List
Code Title Hours
MTH 1100College Algebra3

Required Courses

Course List
Code Title Hours
ACC 2100Financial Accounting3
ACC 2200Managerial Accounting3
ACC 2300Cost Accounting3
ACC 3201Financial Reporting and Analysis 13
ACC 3202Financial Reporting and Analysis 23
FIN 2105Introduction to Corporate Finance3

Program Requirement

18 total semester hours required

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