Accounting Certificates
Management Accounting Certificate
The Certificate in Accounting with a management accounting option is designed for those students interested in gaining the skills needed to pursue an accounting career in a corporate environment. The program is designed to improve the student's financial skills in both quantitative and qualitative analysis. Courses are structured around the knowledge base required for successful completion of the Certified Management Accountant exam (CMA). Two thirds of the nation's accounting graduates eventually work in corporate accounting (Wall Street Journal, August 12, 1994). This percentage is expected to increase in the near future as public accounting firms reduce their entry level work force. This Certificate will develop the skills necessary to meet the demands of a career in managerial accounting.
Public Accounting Certificate
The Undergraduate Certificate in Accounting with a public accounting option is primarily designed for those students interested in gaining the skills needed to pursue a public accounting career and the courses are structured around the requirements for successful completion of the Certified Public Accountant exam (CPA). The knowledge base developed in the program of study is also useful to students interested in accounting careers with both corporate and non-profit entities. Thus, the Certificate provides the opportunity to develop skills related to several career paths in accounting.
