Looking for a career change? The Post-Baccalaureate Accounting Proficiency Certificate is designed for students who have already completed a bachelor's degree in a non-accounting field of study and want to become accountants. Earning this certificate will give you the knowledge and skills required to meet state requirements, and make you eligible to sit for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam. Best of all, all the accounting courses in this program are available online, so you can pursue your career goals whenever it's most convenient for you.
Post-Baccalaureate Accounting Proficiency Certificate
Career Options
Courses and Completion Sequence
The following courses and sequence of courses is designed for the optimal success and completion of the Post-Baccalaureate Accounting Proficiency Certificate degree/certificate. Any alterations should be discussed with your academic advisor.
Course Number and Name | Prerequisites | Credits |
---|---|---|
ACCT 101 - Financial Accounting | 4 credits | |
MNGT 262 - Business Law | 3 credits | |
ACCT 208 - Tax Accounting | 3 credits | |
ACCT 102 - Managerial Accounting | ACCT 101 with a grade of "C" or better | 3 credits |
ACCT 201 - Intermediate Accounting I | ACCT 101 | 3 credits |
ACCT 202 - Intermediate Accounting II | ACCT 201 | 3 credits |
ACCT 203 - Cost Accounting | ACCT 102 with a grade of "C" or better | 3 credits |
ACCT 206 - Auditing | ACCT 201 | 3 credits |
Featured Career
Accountant
Analyze financial information and prepare financial reports to determine or maintain record of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, or other financial activities within an organization.
Median Salary
$81,693
$81,693
Number of Jobs
8,425
in the region
8,425
in the region
10 Year Job Outlook
7.7%
7.7%
Typical Tasks
- Prepare, examine, or analyze accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
- Report to management regarding the finances of establishment.
- Establish tables of accounts and assign entries to proper accounts.
- Develop, implement, modify, and document recordkeeping and accounting systems, making use of current computer technology.
How well does it pay?
New workers generally start around $50,556. Normal pay for Accountants is $81,693 per year, while highly experienced workers can earn as much as $140,961.
Program Information
Post-Baccalaureate Accounting Proficiency Certificate
Degree Type:
Proficiency CertificateCredits Needed to Graduate:
25
Online Learning Availability:
100% Online