Accounting (Post-Baccalaureate) Certificate

Certificate in Accounting (Post-Baccalaureate)

Normal Time to Completion: 14 months

This program is offered online.

The online Certificate in Accounting (Post-Baccalaureate)*, offered through the Malcolm Baldrige School of Business at Post University, is designed to provide individuals who currently hold a bachelor's degree in a non-accounting or non-business discipline with an education in accounting.

The Certificate in Accounting (Post-Baccalaureate) program is not specifically designed to fulfill Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensure requirements in an individual state; however, the program can be used to partially fulfill licensure requirements. Post University assists in researching and providing information regarding licensure; however, each state has different requirements for such licensure outside of the required education. Such state requirements may include licensure exams, background checks, certain work experience, and more. It is ultimately the responsibility of each student to manage their own licensure process and to ensure that all requirements are met in order for the student to obtain licensure. Post University does not speak on behalf of any licensing board or body and does not guarantee licensure. Requirements for licensure are subject to change without notice.

The table at the following link shows whether Post University, with completion of the appropriate curriculum, does or does not fulfill the educational requirements for a specific license.

Certified Public Accountant Disclosure by State: https://post.edu/docs/cpa-disclosure-by-state/

*This certificate requires a bachelor's degree. It does not include graduate courses.

Certificate in Accounting (Post-Baccalaureate) Program Outcomes

1. Accounting - Students will explain and apply the theory and practice of accounting to include preparation of financial statements.
2. Audit - Students will apply knowledge of relevant professional standards (to include, but not limited to, GAAP and IFRS) and the regulatory environment in the financial reporting and audit of U.S. and multinational business entities.
3. Accounting Information Systems - Students will demonstrate an understanding of current technologies related to accounting information development, audit, and analysis.
4. Tax - Students will demonstrate and apply knowledge of tax laws and tax reporting and compliance purposes and its effects on financial reporting.
5. Managerial and Cost Accounting - Students will develop and evaluate accounting and business information by using analytical and critical thought processes to support internal and external decision making.