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 eight courses—five required and three electives.

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COURSE CHECK LIST			COURSE NO.	PRICE
Required Courses (5 of these courses are required)
	Financial Accounting: Part I Along with Financial Accounting: Part II, this course provides an introduction to financial accounting. Topics include recording transactions, the accounting cycle, preparing financial statements, accounting... (click on course name to read more)		X58.8101	$645
	Financial Accounting: Part II A continuation of Financial Accounting: Part I/X58.8101, 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)		X58.8102	$645
	Intermediate Accounting: Part I This course is the foundation for individuals pursuing a career in accounting and finance, presenting the conceptual framework of accounting to discuss the income statement,... (click on course name to read more)		X58.8103	$695
	Intermediate Accounting: Part II Intermediate Accounting is the foundation for individuals pursuing a career in accounting and finance. A continuation of Intermediate Accounting: Part I/X58.8103, this course focuses on... (click on course name to read more)		X58.8104	$695
	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)		X58.8105	$725
Electives (choose two) (2 of these courses are required)
	FP 1: Fundamentals of Financial Planning Learn the fundamentals of financial planning (a prerequisite for the other courses in the financial planning program). Topics include financial planning functions, time value of... (click on course name to read more)		X55.9940	$795
	Federal Income Tax Planning for Individuals This course covers basic information, issues, pending legislation, and problems in federal taxation of the individual. Topics include income, deductions, exclusions, dependency exemptions, disposition of... (click on course name to read more)		X58.8002	$795
	Introduction to Corporate Taxation Delve into an examination of the federal income tax consequences of operating a business in corporate form, including the organization process, a comparison with alternatives... (click on course name to read more)		X58.8003	$795
	Advanced Financial Statement Analysis This course begins with a broad description of financial statements and how they are used by financial professionals, then considers a practical approach using real-life... (click on course name to read more)		X58.8106	$685
	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)		X58.8108	$695
	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)		X58.8109	$795
	Managing Accounting Operations This course examines the role of the accounting department in an organization from a customer service and operations point-of-view by focusing on the processes used... (click on course name to read more)		X58.8111	$795
	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)		X58.8112	$750
	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 financial... (click on course name to read more)		X58.8201	$695
	Principles of Auditing and Assurance Services The auditing profession has undergone enormous change since the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 was passed and in response to numerous public companies incurring legal problems.... (click on course name to read more)		X58.8202	$695
	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)		X58.8401	$750

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