Accounting Graduate Certificate Program Online
Build Advanced Accounting Knowledge
Strengthen your accounting expertise with a flexible online graduate certificate from National American University. The program is designed to help professionals develop focused knowledge in forensic accounting, fraud examination, accounting ethics, auditing and managerial accounting.
Through graduate-level coursework, you will examine accounting decisions within the context of legal and regulatory requirements, professional standards and organizational needs.
Why Earn an Accounting Graduate Certificate?
Focused Graduate Study
Develop advanced knowledge in specialized areas of accounting through a concise, 18-credit curriculum.
Practical Accounting Skills
Explore fraud prevention, ethical decision-making, auditing, information assurance and managerial accounting.
Flexible Online Learning
Complete your coursework online while continuing to balance your professional and personal responsibilities.
Who Should Consider This Certificate?
The Accounting Graduate Certificate may be appropriate for professionals who want to expand their accounting knowledge or strengthen skills used in financial, managerial, auditing, compliance or organizational decision-making roles.
What You Will Learn
Graduates of the program will be prepared to:
- Evaluate antifraud deterrents, accounting controls and fraud examination plans and recommend improvements.
- Analyze managerial decisions involving ethical considerations, legal requirements, regulatory requirements and professional standards.
Important Certificate Information
Students are encouraged to contact their private employer or the appropriate government agency in the state where they reside or plan to work to determine whether the certificate is recognized as a credential.
Professional Licensure
Students considering enrolling in an academic program that customarily leads to professional licensure should first contact the appropriate licensing agency in the state where they reside or plan to work to determine whether the academic program satisfies the requirements for licensure in that state.
Because professional licensure requirements vary, National American University cannot assure that its programs satisfy the criteria established by professional licensing authorities in all states or territories.
Take the Next Step
Learn more about the online Accounting Graduate Certificate and how it may support your educational and professional goals.
Course Listing
AC6250 – Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination
AC6260 – Accounting Ethics
AC6280 – Auditing and Information Assurance
AC6550 – Managerial Accounting
Course availability is subject to minimum class size requirements.
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