Undergraduate Certificate in Advanced Accounting — Online
Northeastern’s Undergraduate Certificate in Advanced Accounting is built to empower you with the skills and advanced accounting principles needed to succeed in a specialized accounting-related career.
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Overview
The Undergraduate Certificate in Advanced Accounting was purposely built for those with a background in accounting who are looking to take their career to the next level. This program offers advanced accounting specializations in fields such as auditing, financial analysis, taxation, budgeting and control, cost accounting, or asset management.
In addition, this program can be paired with additional coursework to meet the minimum CPA educational requirements for those possessing an approved bachelor's degree and meeting all other CPA exam requirements.
This certificate also provides non-accounting managers with a solid foundation in accounting practices. This knowledge base has been required by various legislation that requires executives to be responsible for the financial statements and the internal controls of their organizations.
Program objectives
- Be empowered to advance in the accounting field with specialized training
- Build a solid foundation in accounting principles
- Be prepared to meet the requirements to take the CPA exam
Unique Features
- Certificate can be paired with additional coursework to meet the minimum CPA educational requirements
- Courses available online or at the Boston campus for maximum flexibility
Check out your career prospects
Popular Jobs
| Job Title | Growth Rate | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Manager | 16% | $139,790K |
| Financial Analyst | 8% | $96,220K |
| Budget Analyst | 3% | $82,260K |
| Accountants and Auditors | 4% | $78,000K |
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Please note: The following is a sample curriculum and is subject to change. Enrolled students should reference the academic catalog for current program requirements.
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Increasing globalization and economic growth are expected to drive demand for accountants and financial professionals. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), job prospects for accountants and auditors are outstanding, with faster-than-average growth expected from 2016 to 2026.
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Application Deadlines
The deadlines below are recommended; however, admissions decisions are made on a rolling basis and applications submitted after these deadlines will still be considered for the upcoming term.
The domestic deadlines below allow time for those transferring credits. More details.
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*International deadlines are only applicable if the program is F1 compliant.
Did you know?
Increasing globalization and economic growth are expected to drive demand for accountants and financial professionals. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), job prospects for accountants and auditors are outstanding, with faster-than-average growth expected from 2016 to 2026. While job opportunities are expected to be favorable overall, individuals with professional certifications, especially certified public accountants (CPAs), certified management accountants (CMAs), or certified financial analysts (CFAs), are likely to enjoy the best opportunities in the finance and accounting field.
Impressive Numbers
- A degree in accounting is ranked #1, in terms of in-demand degrees, according to Forbes, 2016.
- 632,400 new business and financial jobs will be added by 2024 according to BLS, 2015. This is much faster job growth than other occupations.
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