Courses

There are several different accounting certifications. Each of them requires the passing of an exam for their specific focus. It is common for an accountant to hold more than one certification, and some accounting jobs have duties that overlap between skills in two or more certified areas.

Accounting certificate programs cover a wide range of student needs and career goals. Their relatively short duration – often less than a year – allows students to quickly apply new skills to the workplace in both entry level and professional roles.

Programs that address basic topics, such as taxation, auditing and accounting, are designed for students with no formal accounting education and can help high school graduates prepare for the workforce. Certificates concentrating on advanced topics, such as corporate taxes or forensic accounting, allow seasoned accountants to prepare for licensing and certification, as well as expand their professional knowledge and skills.