Undergraduate Certificate in Accounting
Take the First Step Toward a Rewarding Career with Liberty’s Undergraduate Certificate in Accounting
Organizations are in need of individuals who can analyze the financial language of accounting and make suggestions on how to run a business better. Through Liberty’s online Undergraduate Certificate in Accounting, you can learn in-demand skills and impact businesses in your field!
Liberty’s online accounting certificate is designed to help equip you with the foundational strategic and analytical skills needed for accounting. Whether you are trying to better equip yourself for your current business role, or you want to take the first step to a career in accounting, our online undergraduate certificate in accounting will give you a flexible degree to gain the skills you need. You can learn how to interpret financial data and make evidence-based recommendations for businesses to optimize their return on investment to improve their business strategy.
As a pioneer in distance learning since 1985 and a Christian university recognized for its academic quality, affordability, and accessibility, Liberty’s online accounting classes combine practical business skills with a biblical worldview so that you will be prepared to excel in business with Christian principles.
What Will You Study in the Online Undergraduate Certificate in Accounting?
- Discover ways to identify key accounting issues and provide solutions.
- Examine how a Christian worldview impacts ethics in finance.
- Explore accounting issues from a moral and biblical perspective.
- Study how to help businesses develop business strategies based on financial data.
Liberty’s online accounting certificate is designed to give you the foundational skills to leverage financial data for business success. You will be able to assist companies to make evidence-driven decisions and you can use accounting skills to solve real-world business problems.
You may also be interested in exploring our certificate in business administration or an associate degree in accounting.
Online Undergraduate Certificate in Accounting Program Benefits
As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.
Here’s what sets us apart:
- Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online certificate in accounting from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- Online undergraduate tuition rates have been frozen for the last 10 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
Military Benefits
Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:
- Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/retirees
- Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
- Current Department of Defense employees
We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences).
These rates are reflective of academic year 2024-2025. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Credit Hours

Available Online
Class Type
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 75% of the certificate total
Next Start Date
Jun 23, 2025
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC