Accounting Certificates
Weber State’s School of Accounting, Finance and Taxation has an exceptional track record of preparing working professionals and full-time students for specialized accounting jobs. Whether you're looking for a certificate that can be applied toward a Master of Accounting (MAcc) degree or an opportunity for specialization and networking, the Goddard School of Business and Economics offers two Accounting certificates. The Fundamentals of Accounting Certificate can be completed in just 16 credit hours, and the Advanced Accounting Postbaccalaureate Certificate is completed in as little as 30 credit hours.
Weber State’s accounting program offers small class sizes, taught by faculty members who have strong connections in the local community. These small classes give you the opportunity to build relationships and receive personal attention. WSU's John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics is accredited by AACSB International, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. This distinction is held by fewer than 6% of all business schools.
Fundamentals of Accounting Certificate
This certificate is a focused, 16-credit-hour program designed to provide students with foundational knowledge and practical skills required for entry-level roles in accounting and general financial support positions. The certificate is structured around the core principles of financial and managerial accounting. This program is designed for those who want to understand current accounting standards and procedures, as well as for those who want to advance to higher professional levels.
Students will learn how to:
- Prepare, interpret, present, and evaluate financial statements.
- Apply methods to analyze and interpret data.
- Use accounting information in planning, controlling, and decision-making processes.
This certificate will prepare students for entry-level and clerical accounting positions, including:
- Accounts Payable/Receivable Specialist
- Accounting/Bookkeeping Clerk
- Billing
- Payroll Specialist
Upon approval, students may transfer up to three credits from technical college courses or concurrent enrollment courses to complete this certificate program.
Students will be prepared for the FMAA (IMA Financial and Managerial Accounting Associate) exam upon successful completion of this certificate.
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Advanced Accounting Postbaccalaureate Certificate
The Postbaccalaureate Advanced Accounting Certificate provides concentrated training in the field of accounting. This 30-credit-hour certificate is designed to prepare students with non-accounting undergraduate degrees to gain the knowledge to make a successful transition into a career in accounting. The program provides students with the accounting foundation to obtain professional certification.
Students will learn how to:
- Understand the professional role played by accountants in society.
- Effectively utilize the accounting cycle.
- Understand the audit processes.
- Be proficient with accounting information systems and controls.
- Understand tax law and compliance.
This certificate provides the accounting coursework required for CPA licensure in Utah.
Additional business courses may be necessary to meet all licensure requirements. Some courses may require completion of prerequisite courses.
This certificate is available to all students who have a bachelor’s degree in any subject from a regionally accredited university.
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