Online Accounting Certificate
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- Duration 1 year
- Cost per credit $845
- Credit hours 12
Build on your business expertise with an accounting certificate
The accounting graduate certificate is designed for students with a bachelor’s degree who have just entered the accounting field. The coursework includes advanced financial concepts, which can help with CPA exam preparation. Graduate in just one year with the accounting knowledge you need to pursue upper-level positions. Chase your dreams with Brenau.
Gain a credential that will help you stand out in a vital field
With your Certificate in Accounting, you can advance your career and pursue in-demand roles. Accountant and auditor employment is expected to grow 6% between 2023 and 2033, resulting in 91,400 new jobs.1 Brenau’s graduate certificate is valuable if your career path requires you to provide external financial statements for general use by stockholders, creditors and government regulators. Our coursework can also help you prepare for the CPA exam.
Relevant coursework for accounting professionals
4 courses
12 total credit hours
No matter how you want to use your accounting education, our courses allow you to gain the skills you need for your aspirations.
Course spotlights:
- AC 722 Advanced Accounting
- AC 724 Corporate Taxation
- AC 725 Fraud Prevention & Internal Control
- AC 739 Advanced Auditing and Assurance Services
It’s always a good time to apply
Bachelor’s required
No work experience required
No application fee
The online Certificate in Accounting offers six start dates per year, so you can apply anytime and start your education as soon as possible. With no application fee, you can apply risk-free.
Admission DetailsWe strive to make your education affordable
$845 per credit hour
Financial aid available
By choosing Brenau, you’re investing in education that will set you on a path to a successful career. Along with affordable tuition, you can pursue federal financial aid to make your program even more cost-effective.
Tuition DetailsWhat you’ll learn
Our certificate coursework is designed to supplement your existing business knowledge to allow you to expand your accounting career. When you complete the certificate program, you’ll have the expertise you need to be competitive in this growing field and prepare for your CPA exam.
Program outcomes
With Brenau’s Certificate in Accounting, you can:
- Work in various managerial accounting and related fields.
- Take additional coursework required for certification exams.
Online learning
At Brenau, you will learn in small classes, which gives you plenty of opportunities to ask questions and receive one-on-one support from your professors. With flexible scheduling and online delivery, we make education fit into your busy life. Our programs respond to the needs of today’s students, so you’ll receive the education you need to become a leader who makes a difference. From here, you can.
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Entrance exams are not required. You can learn more about our admissions policy on the program page.
Those who hold a Certificate in Accounting often pursue careers such as public accountants or auditors with salaries that range from $45,760 to $128,970, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This source also reports that the employment of professionals in these positions is expected to 6% between 2021 and 2031. Learn more about your career options by visiting our program page.
The online Certificate in Accounting does not follow a cohort model — you may take courses in the order you choose as long as you meet the prerequisites.
You should expect additional costs for textbooks and other supplies. You can learn more about all tuition fees on the program page.
Source
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Accountants and Auditors.” Retrieved April 17, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/