Essentials of Accounting Certificate

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Essentials of Accounting Certificate

University of West Florida
  • 1st year fees
  • CREDITS
  • Campus
    BASED
  • Diploma
    DEGREE
  • January
    DURATION

Introduction

Essentials of Accounting Certificate is a Diploma program taught at University of West Florida, USA. Intake: January. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (8-15 weeks (course length); estimated program length 12 mont) options.

The Essentials of Accounting Undergraduate Certificate from the University of West Florida builds introductory skills in accounting and business law. You study financial and managerial accounting, the legal and ethical environment of business, and taxation of individuals. The certificate provides a traditional background in accounting and is described as the first step toward state designation as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

The program uses virtual instruction. It is 12 semester hours in length, with a course length of 8-15 weeks and an estimated program length of 12 months. You develop skills to select and apply problem-solving techniques to business problems, understand accounting concepts in business settings, and analyze and interpret financial data for informed business decisions.

This certificate is designed for students and professionals in business environments who want to enhance their careers with a detailed understanding of accounting. After completing the program, the listed job titles include accountant, auditor, paralegal, budget analyst, and financial planner.

Modules

  • ACG 2021 - Principles of Financial Accounting
  • ACG 2071 - Principles of Managerial Accounting
  • BUL 3130 - Legal and Ethical Environment of Business
  • TAX 4001 - Taxation of Individuals

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in Essentials of Accounting Certificate at University of West Florida for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

  • program specific academic requirment set by University of West Florida.
  • English Language OR any other language requirments as set by University of West Florida as pre-requiste for admission in Essentials of Accounting Certificate.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

To be considered for admission to the University of West Florida’s online Business Analytics Certificate program, you must be admitted to the University as an undergraduate non-degree-seeking student.

  • To begin a certificate program, fill out an undergraduate application.
  • Once accepted as an undergraduate non-degree seeking student, contact the UWF Lewis Bear Jr. College of Business, speak to an advisor about course availability and scheduling, and complete the online Undergraduate Certificate Declaration Form on MyUWF.

Courses Units

More Information

  • Accountant
  • Auditor
  • Paralegal
  • Budget Analyst
  • Financial Planner

Scholarships

80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.

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