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online accounting certificate
Graduate Accounting Certificate
Start your online accounting certificate
If your knack for numbers needs an outlet, find it in our Graduate Accounting Certificate program. Designed to be completed in as little as seven months, this certificate can help you break into the field of accounting. And, since courses are just 6 weeks long, they won’t get in the way of your busy life.
Ignite Your Passion
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Courses
Browse courses for your online accounting certificate
Education should hold practical value. That’s why our courses meet rigorous academic standards and provide you with skills and knowledge immediately applicable to your career.
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Requirements: 15 credits
You’ll need 15 credits to complete this Graduate Accounting Certificate.
Program Purpose Statement
The Graduate Accounting Certificate program prepares students with skills that can be used on the job in areas like managerial accounting, auditing, financial reporting, and accounting information systems. This program does not lead to any certification or licensure including Certified Financial Planner (CFP) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
Schedule
Attend class whenever it fits your life, day or night because our online classroom is available 24/7/365. Your academic counselor will help schedule your courses for a Graduate Accounting Certificate.
Earn career-relevant skills in weeks – not years.
Learning shouldn’t take years to put into practice. That’s why we’re empowering you to build career-relevant skills with every five- to six-week course.
We’ve worked with labor market researchers like Lightcast to find in-demand skills for careers and mapped those to our related associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs.
Tuition
Affordable, fixed tuition
Lock in the peace of mind that comes with fixed, affordable tuition. You’ll enjoy one flat rate from the moment you enroll until the day you graduate from your program. That's your Tuition Guarantee.
| COA Components | Graduate Certificate⁴ |
|---|---|
|
Tuition and Fees¹
|
$11,538
|
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Books, course materials, supplies and equipment
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$1,224
|
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Transportation
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$1,224
|
|
Miscellaneous personal expenses
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$495
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|
Living Expenses²
|
|
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Food
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$2,385
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|
Housing³
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$4,608
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Federal student loan fees
|
$72
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|
Dependent care expenses
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$0
|
|
Disability related expenses
|
$0
|
|
Total COA
|
$21,546
|
|
|
1The tuition component is based on a per credit weighted average for the credential level across the entire University.
2The University allows the same living expense amounts for students in all living arrangements and dependency statuses.
3The living expense component for students receiving Military Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) only includes an allowance for food.
4The figures provided are illustrative and based on 18 graduate credits; the actual COA will be based on the specific length of the program in which the student is enrolled.
Financial aid
You have options when it comes to paying for college tuition and expenses, such as federal grants and loans. Our finance advisors can answer your questions about financial aid and can help guide you through the process.
Federal Student Loan Basics
Careers & Outcomes
What can you do with a Graduate Accounting Certificate?
Discover where your degree might take you and make informed choices about your future.
This certificate can help prepare you to be an:
- Accountant
- Auditor
- Cost Accountant
- General Accountant
Ready to get started?
Start your application for free or request additional information.
What you’ll learn
When you earn your online accounting certificate, you’ll be equipped with a concrete set of skills you can apply on the job. You’ll learn how to:
Apply accounting concepts to real-world situations
Use analytical tools and technologies
Consider legal, ethical and social values in accounting
Make managerial accounting and capital budgeting statements
Comply with federal tax laws
Admissions
Apply for free – no application fee, no obligation.
Starting your degree is a big decision — and we want you to feel great about it. That’s why we remove obstacles from your application.
- No cost to request transcripts
- No GMAT
- No essay required
How to enroll at University of Phoenix
Receive highly rated 1-on-1 support
You’ll have a support team of real people you can lean on to encourage your success as a student. Start a conversation about your future with one of our enrollment representatives today.
Call or chat with us 7 days a week.
Gabriel G., Enrollment Rep
Receive highly rated 1-on-1 support
You’ll have a support team of real people you can lean on to encourage your success as a student. Start a conversation about your future with one of our enrollment representatives today.
Call us at 844-937-8679 or chat with us 7 days a week.
Student Experience
An education that fits your busy life
Balancing family, work and school
Work toward your degree without giving up what matters most. Start your degree year-round and take one class at a time.
Online learning
Enroll in online classes and attend class whenever it fits your life, day or night.
Around-the-clock support and resources
You have a support team available up to 20 hours a day, 5 days a week.
Faculty Spotlight
Professionals dedicated to you
Your success is a top priority for our deans and faculty members. They bring an average of 26 years of experience and hands-on perspective to the classroom, and help bridge the gap between academics and industry knowledge.
Accreditation
Count on the quality of your education
University of Phoenix has been continually accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), hlcommission.org, since 1978.
While widely available, not all programs are available to residents of all states. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.