Online Certificate in Accounting and Financial Reporting
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Boost your professional potential with our Certificate in Accounting and Financial Reporting—a flexible, online program designed to provide you with essential accounting skills. Develop a thorough understanding of financial accounting, managerial accounting, and cost accounting while learning how to prepare financial statements that comply with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Whether you are preparing for the CPA exam or aiming to enhance your role in business or finance, this accounting certificate delivers the specialized knowledge necessary for success in today’s competitive job market.
Why Pursue My Certificate in Accounting and Financial Reporting?
Enhance your career opportunities in finance and accounting with our professional certificate program. Gain specialized knowledge in financial accounting, managerial accounting, and financial reporting that employers demand. Our accounting and financial reporting certificate provides a comprehensive overview of accounting principles and practices, preparing you for roles as a certified public accountant, management accountant, or financial analyst.
What will I Learn in this Certificate Program?
Master accounting fundamentals, including generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), the accounting cycle, and financial statement analysis. Develop expertise in cost accounting, business law, accounting information systems, business analysis, and credit analysis. Learn to create and analyze financial statements, implement internal control procedures, and understand their importance in auditing and financial reporting, as well as tax compliance and planning.
What Makes IWU Different?
IWU has provided education for more than 100 years.
Christ-centered support, resources, and services to online students, staff and faculty.
Discover online student resources to help along your journey.
Financial aid is available in the form of grants, loans, scholarships, veterans’ benefits, and employer reimbursement.
Our comprehensive curriculum includes financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, business law, accounting information systems, and the study of financial records as a key area. You’ll master financial statements, ratio analysis, budgeting, and financial planning while developing critical thinking skills essential for accounting professionals. You will also learn to prepare and interpret audit reports in accordance with industry standards. When covering tax compliance and planning, the curriculum emphasizes understanding the internal revenue code and its impact on both individuals and corporations.
*Note on courses:
These courses contain the program-specific knowledge. Upon completion, you should have the tools to conquer your new career with confidence. For a full list of courses required to complete your degree, please visit the course catalog. Click on a course below to view the description.
ACC-201,ACC-202,ACC-220,ADM-447,ACC-230,ACC-430,ACC-311,ACC-312,ACC-341,ACC-423
Indiana Wesleyan University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), www.hlcommission.org, 312-263-0456. Other accreditations and associations of Indiana Wesleyan University are available at www.indwes.edu/about/profile/accreditation.
