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Graduate Accounting Certificate
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Program Description
The Graduate Accounting Certificate Program has been designed to develop or enhance the accounting and financial management skills necessary to function effectively within private businesses, non-profit organizations, and public agencies. This program also has been designed for people who seek to develop and apply their skills in the areas of auditing, taxation, information systems, and financial analysis, among other subjects. The program concentrates on managing fiscal resources within the structure, culture, and mission of any organization.
Courses include: Advanced Accounting Information Systems, Advanced Cost Accounting, Advanced Corporate Income Tax, Accounting Theory, Accounting Capstone.
Students who complete the Accounting Certificate Program will acquire the skills and knowledge used by budget analysts, accountants, and auditors. For example, budget analysts have many responsibilities in their organizations, such as providing advice and technical assistance in the preparation of annual budgets and examining budget estimates or proposals for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with established procedures, regulations, and organizational objectives.
Accountants and auditors design internal control systems and analyze financial data. Their services include public, management, and government accounting, as well as internal auditing. Accountants and auditors are broadening the services they offer to include budget analysis, financial and investment planning, information technology consulting, and tax services. Fundamental tasks of the occupation include preparing, analyzing, and verifying financial documents in order to provide information to clients.
Students who successfully complete these courses will be awarded graduate-level credit for each course and a professional certificate upon completion of all courses in the certificate program.
| Course # | Course Title | Credits | Length | Prerequisite(s) | | COM 515 | Managerial Communication | 1 | 3 weeks | --- |
| ACC 529 | Accounting for Managerial Decision Making | 3 | 6 weeks | COM 515 |
| ACC 563 | Advanced Accounting Information Systems | 3 | 6 weeks | ACC 529 |
| ACC 573 | Advanced Cost Accounting | 3 | 6 weeks | ACC 529 |
| ACC 583 | Advanced Corporate Income Tax | 3 | 6 weeks | ACC 529 |
| ACC 593 | Accounting Theory | 3 | 6 weeks | ACC 529 |
| ACC 594 | Accounting Capstone Course | 3 | 6 weeks | All previous courses |
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