Post-Bachelor’s Certificate in Accounting
Post-Bachelor’s Certificate in Accounting Overview
Prepare to sit for the certified public accountant (CPA) exam with Spalding University’s Post-Bachelor’s Certificate in Accounting. This convenient, efficient, and supportive program is created to accommodate working professionals who want to change their career paths and become professional accountants. Designed for students with a Bachelor’s degree or higher in any discipline, you will build the needed skills in accounting principles, auditing systems, and the legal environment of business.
- 12 credit hours of business courses
- 100% online
- Can be completed in as little as ten months (depending on transfer credits)
- Some hybrid courses available
- Pathway to the CPA: after completing the certificate earn the MBA – Accounting concentration
- MBA – Accounting include the Becker CPA Exam review free to you
Courses
The Post-Bachelor’s Certificate in Accounting prepares professionals with the specific skills and knowledge you need to become a certified public accountant.
Courses include Auditing, Accounting Information Systems, Personal Tax, and Not-For-Profit Accounting.
In addition to curriculum in accounting, the state of Kentucky also requires 12 credit hours of business courses to qualify and sit for the CPA exam including Financial Management, Business Law, Microeconomics, and Macroeconomics.
Tuition
Let’s run the numbers. Learn about tuition and fees for our Post-Bachelor’s Certificate in Accounting, as well as your financial aid options.
Admission Requirements
Ready to accelerate your path to accounting? Spalding’s Post-Bachelor’s Certificate in Accounting can help you excel.
Accreditation
Spalding University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, masters and doctorate degrees.
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Step toward success. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that roles for accountants and auditors will grow by 5 percent between 2024 and 2034, which is faster than the average for all occupations.
High-Impact Career Preparation
The Post-Bachelor’s Certificate in Accounting prepares you with the knowledge and skills you need to pass the CPA exam and work in a variety of workplace settings, including:
- Accounting Firms
- Consulting Agencies
- Corporations
- Government Agencies
- Nonprofit Organizations
- Small Businesses
Spalding’s School of Business is an excellent program with outstanding instructors that empower students with the opportunity to succeed. The program schedule is flexible for career professionals returning to school.
Kathy Scott, Retired Chief Financial Officer at Northwestern Mutual, Bachelor of Science Accounting, 2011
