This undergraduate certificate in accountancy will provide you with the foundational knowledge and skills needed to pursue a career in accounting or business operations. If you’ve completed a bachelor’s degree in a related field and are interested in specializing in accounting, this program will be beneficial for you. In your courses, you’ll cover essential topics within accounting such as financial reporting, cost accounting, tax, auditing and information systems. Upon completion, you’ll be equipped with the necessary experience to seek opportunities in tax accounting, corporate accounting or consulting. You'll also be well prepared to continue on to graduate studies in accounting, such as ASU’s online Master of Accountancy and Data Analytics (MACC) program or ASU’s on-campus Master of Taxation and Data Analytics (MTax) program.
Additionally, this program prepares you to sit for the CPA exam in Arizona and other states. Please note that you must meet all other requirements to sit for the exam in the state you intend to practice. We recommend that you visit our professional licensure page to determine if your program meets the requirements for individual state licensure or national certifications, as applicable.