The University of Connecticut Business School offers the online Advanced Business Certificate in Accounting Analytics through which students will develop a skill set that allows them to operate with an analytical mindset across all fields of accounting including audit, tax, financial reporting, forensics and consultancy. The Advanced Business Certificate in Accounting Analytics is offered in a flexible, online format that helps students develop a data mindset, preparing them from an accountant's perspective to interact with data scientists.
The Northwestern University Accounting Certification Fundamentals Program and the Advanced Accounting Certificate Program are made of up to 12 units (equivalent to 30 semester hours). Such two credential programs are designed for post-baccalaureate students who need to meet the accounting course requirements that are included in the Illinois CPA Exam education requirements.
The Pennsylvania State University Graduate Certificate in Accounting consists of four Master of Professional Accounting courses, which means students can start their accounting education by completing the certificate, and then choose to proceed to apply for the Master's degree program. If the students apply to the master's degree program and are approved, they will transfer the 12 credits from the certificate towards the degree. The total credits needed for this program are $30 and cost $951.
The online Graduate Certificate of Accountancy (GCA) at Auburn University is an 18-semester-hour non-degree seeking program offering Master of Accountancy (MAcc) study for working professionals who wish to achieve one or more of the following goals: gain qualifications for teaching at the college level; enroll in a Master of Accountancy with only four remaining courses; enrolling in a graduate program without GMAT; loving online training versatility and convenience; taking the required classes for CPA Exam and certification; reviewing and enhancing accounting and skills; and enrolling in the U.S. News & World Report top college online program.
The University of Louisville's 100% online Accounting Certification is built for individuals with a non-accounting bachelor's degree who wish to build an accounting career or sit for the CPA exam without pursuing another undergraduate degree. The Accounting Certificate online post-baccalaureate program, provided by the College of Business at the University of Louisville, helps the students to obtain the educational credentials they need to enter the accounting profession or step into the management and executive positions. For 6 credit hours of prerequisites and 21 accounting-focused class credit hours, the students will have enough accounting credit hours to sit on the Kentucky CPA test. Students will complete this credential with their own time through full online learning tools and coursework. Bundled tuition only includes the 7 core courses, costing $12,900. Prereqs are paid at the default undergraduate rate.
