Accounting, Taxation, and Legal Programs

CERTIFICATE IN ACCOUNTING

This program is designed to provide the core concepts and principles of financial accounting and reporting. In addition, the certificate provides an introduction to related disciplines, such as auditing, forensic accounting, financial planning, and taxation. A fundamental knowledge of accounting is a prerequisite for courses and careers in finance.

Upon completion of the program, students have attained a solid working knowledge of:

• Key elements of generally accepted accounting principles and how to apply them in real-world situations.
• Recording financial transactions and preparing a balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flows.
• Accounting for asset, liability, equity, revenue, and expense accounts that comprise the balance sheet and income statement.
• Financial ratios and other techniques used to analyze financial statements.
• Concepts and principles in other related accounting and finance fields, such as auditing, budgeting, taxation, and financial planning.

This certificate is awarded to students who successfully complete seven courses--four required and three electives.

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COURSE CHECK LIST			COURSE NO.	PRICE
Required Courses (4 of these courses are required)
	Financial Accounting: Part I Along with Financial Accounting: Part II, this course provides an introduction to financial accounting and reporting. Topics include recording transactions, the accounting cycle, preparing financial... (click on course name to read more)		ACCT1-CE8101	$725
	Financial Accounting: Part II A continuation of Financial Accounting: Part I, this course provides an introduction to financial accounting concepts. Topics include accounting for long-term liabilities, stockholders' equity, capital... (click on course name to read more)		ACCT1-CE8102	$725
	Intermediate Accounting: Part I This course provides the foundation for individuals pursuing a career in accounting and finance and presents the conceptual framework of accounting to enable a discussion... (click on course name to read more)		ACCT1-CE8103	$725
	Financial Statement Analysis Examine the accounting framework used to analyze and interpret financial statements. Topics include ratio analysis, liquidity, cash flow, capital structure, quality of earnings, debt, and... (click on course name to read more)		ACCT1-CE8105	$755
Electives (3 of these courses are required)
	Intermediate Accounting: Part II This course offers a foundation for individuals pursuing a career in accounting and finance. A continuation of Intermediate Accounting: Part I, it focuses on both... (click on course name to read more)		ACCT1-CE8104	$695
	Advanced Financial Statement Analysis Gain a comprehensive understanding of financial statements and how they are used by finance professionals. Through discussion of examples each week, students develop an understanding... (click on course name to read more)		ACCT1-CE8106	$725
	Management Planning, Control, and Effective Budgeting Delve into the current concepts, techniques, and work practices necessary to develop and install a comprehensive system of management planning and control. Topics include the... (click on course name to read more)		ACCT1-CE8108	$725
	Advanced Accounting This course is designed for students interested in a more sophisticated coverage of accounting theory and practice, including items regularly tested on the CPA examination.... (click on course name to read more)		ACCT1-CE8109	$825
	Managing Accounting Operations Examine the role of the accounting department in an organization from a customer service and operations point-of-view by focusing on the processes used to create,... (click on course name to read more)		ACCT1-CE8111	$725
	Writing Skills for Accounting and Finance Professionals Accounting and finance are no longer simply "numbers jobs." The professional's ability to express complex, technical ideas in a variety of written materials--including correspondence and... (click on course name to read more)		ACCT1-CE8112	$750
	IFRS and U.S. GAAP Convergence Explore the significant accounting differences between IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) and U.S. GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles). Topics include recognition and de-recognition of assets... (click on course name to read more)		ACCT1-CE8114	$775
	Internal Auditing Improve your knowledge of internal auditing and its functions in managerial control. Using an integrated audit approach, examine the effectiveness, efficiency, and economy of the... (click on course name to read more)		ACCT1-CE8201	$695
	Principles of Auditing and Assurance Services The auditing profession has changed significantly since the 2002 Sarbanes-Oxley Act, which was passed in response to legal problems incurred by numerous public companies. No... (click on course name to read more)		ACCT1-CE8202	$695
	Standards and Issues in Internal Control Internal control is the bedrock upon which financial statements rest. The absence or override of such control has brought on the collapse of storied institutions--in... (click on course name to read more)		ACCT1-CE8204	$750
	Introduction to Forensic Accounting Over the past two decades, attorneys, judges, and regulators have increasingly recognized the need for--and the benefit of--utilizing and applying accounting-related information, evidence, and standards... (click on course name to read more)		ACCT1-CE8401	$785
	Introduction to Not-for-Profit Accounting and Governmental Reporting Gain a comprehensive introduction to not-for-profit (NFP) accounting, as well as to governmental reporting requirements applicable to 501(c)(3) and other NFP entities. Learn how NFPs... (click on course name to read more)		ACCT1-CE8501	$725
	Federal Income Tax Planning for Individuals Examine federal income tax planning techniques. This course equips students with a solid foundation in the principles of, and planning with respect to, the federal... (click on course name to read more)		TAXN1-CE8002	$815
	Introduction to Corporate Taxation Examine the federal income tax consequences of operating a business in corporate form, including the organization process, a comparison with alternatives such as S corporations,... (click on course name to read more)		TAXN1-CE8003	$825
	FP 1: Fundamentals of Financial Planning Learn the fundamentals of financial planning in this prerequisite for the other courses in the financial planning program. Topics include financial planning functions, time value... (click on course name to read more)		FINA1-CE9940	$790
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