Undergraduate Certificate in Accounting

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100% online, 8-week courses

Transfer in up to 75% of the certificate total

Next Start Dates: January 19, 2026 | February 16, 2026 | March 23, 2026

Take the Next Step Toward Your Career with Liberty’s Undergraduate Certificate in Accounting

Are you looking to advance your career or enter a new field? Do you want to further your education and gain specialized business skills in accounting? Then, conferring Liberty University’s 100% online undergraduate Certificate in Accounting might be the next right step for you!

If you want to someday earn a bachelor’s degree in accounting, our online certificate in accounting is a good place to start. It is also an excellent option if you want to acquire new skills to enhance your current job. Our online accounting certificate courses allow you to develop an understanding of the finance, business, and management principles in competitive business industries.

Our 100% online classes provide you with the opportunity to get the skills and knowledge you need from the comfort of your home. You can stay connected with your current job and your community while making progress toward a future career. If you’re a parent or working professional, pursuing an online certificate can give you the flexibility you need to further your education while fulfilling your other duties.

When you complete online courses in accounting, you can gain important skills such as:

Accounting skills
Analyzing balance sheets
Cash flow analysis
Financial statement analysis
Internal auditing skills
Portfolio management

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Why Choose Liberty’s Online Undergraduate Certificate in Accounting?

Our mission is to equip you with a solid understanding of accounting principles. This goal is accomplished through the carefully selected foundational courses in our certificate in accounting. Each course in our online undergraduate accounting certificate is offered 100% online. This allows you to remain active with your family, job, and community while you complete your education.

By earning your undergraduate accounting certificate, you can study valuable accounting knowledge and skills that could help you in your career. Educational requirements for some positions can also possibly be met through our accounting courses.

Additionally, our courses are offered in an 8-week format with 8 different start dates each year and no set login times. These accommodations can allow for increased flexibility in your personal life as compared to other online schools.

What Will You Study in the Online Undergraduate Certificate in Accounting?

Our online undergraduate Certificate in Accounting provides further education through carefully selected classes. Foundational business and accounting courses can help get you ready to advance and can provide the additional training you need to move into a different role in accounting.

In this program, you can learn how to complete different tasks and transactions and manage general ledger accounts. At the same time, you can study the fundamentals of accounting with an emphasis on financial accounting and statement analysis.

Classes will also cover business law and the principles of management. These courses can add to your value as a future accounting professional.

Potential Career Opportunities

Our accounting certificate can help you prepare for several career paths. Depending on your current knowledge, education level, and experience, there are many different positions that could benefit from our accredited accounting certificate:

Accounting technician or assistant
Accounts payable or receivable specialist
Auditing clerk
Bookkeeper
Financial reporting clerk
Junior accountant

The managerial and analytical skills that you gain from our certificate in accounting can be an asset in many other aspects of the business world as you pursue positions of added responsibility. Additionally, the credits from this certificate may transfer directly into the bachelor’s in accounting and data analysis online, which can help prepare you to sit for the CPA exam. Already have a bachelor’s degree? The courses in this certificate satisfy the admission prerequisites for our MS in Accounting. Take the next step towards your personal and professional goals with an Accounting Certificate from Liberty University.

Additional education or training may be required for some jobs or occupations. Conferral of a certificate does not guarantee job placement.

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At Liberty University, a private Christian education is less expensive than you think. Over the last 10 years, Liberty University’s Online Program has only raised its standard tuition costs by less than 5% – and most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors.

To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all undergraduate courses at no additional cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks!

Undergraduate Full Time	$390/Credit
Undergraduate Part Time	$455/Credit
Military Undergraduate	$250/Credit

These rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.

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Admission Information for Online Undergraduate Certificate in Accounting

Admission Requirements

Apply online or over the phone with an admissions counselor by calling (800) 424-9595.
- A non-refundable, non-transferable $50 application fee will be posted on the current application upon enrollment (waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required).
Send official high school transcripts or official GED test scores.*
- Students may be allowed to enroll in up to 12 credit hours with Liberty with the submission of our High School Self-Certification Form (login required – you will first need to claim your Liberty Account).
Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system).
Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.

*Official high school transcript requirement may be waived with college transcripts from an accredited college/university showing at least 12 earned credit hours with an acceptable GPA.

Note: A 1.5 or above cumulative GPA is required for admission in good standing.

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High School Transcript Policy

Applicants may submit a High School Self-Certification Form in lieu of a final official high school transcript in order to enroll in up to 12 credit hours at Liberty University.

Applicants may submit a college transcript showing 12 or more credits from an accredited institution and a High School Self-Certification Form in lieu of high school transcripts.

Students must submit official high school transcripts, or official college transcripts showing at least 12 credit hours earned with an acceptable grade point average (GPA) from an accredited institution, in order to register for additional courses.

The official high school transcript, GED requirement, and High School Self-Certification Form can be waived if the applicant has earned an associate degree or higher.

Final transcripts must reflect all coursework and final grades received for grades 9-12, a graduation date, and an overall GPA. (Mailed transcripts must be in a sealed and unopened envelope.)

Official College Transcript Policy

An acceptable official college transcript is one that has been issued directly from the institution and is in a sealed envelope. If you have one in your possession, it must meet the same requirements. If your previous institution offers electronic official transcript processing, they can send the document directly to luoverify@liberty.edu.

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International Applicants

If you are an international applicant, you may be required to have your international transcripts reviewed. Information regarding the transcript evaluation process for international students can be found by visiting NACES.

Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.

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Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.

Who May Qualify?

Active Duty
Reserve/National Guard
Veterans/Retirees
Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
Current Department of Defense Employees

Available Benefits:

Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 per course)*
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)
Potential college credit for military training

*Not applicable to certificates.

These rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Our Undergraduate Certificate in Accounting

How can I get accounting training online?

If you’re wondering how to get an accounting certificate online with as little inconvenience as possible, Liberty’s undergraduate Certificate in Accounting can help meet your needs. Because so much of the accounting discipline relies on data and calculation, your certificate in accounting courses fit especially well in an online environment. With specialized digital labs and simulations, you can get advanced training in accounting practices in the comfort of your home or office.

Liberty’s online accounting certificate courses are designed to help you develop a foundational knowledge of accounting while respecting your personal responsibilities and schedule. Earning an undergraduate Certificate in Accounting with Liberty University means building toward your future through a practical and in-depth program that meets the same rigorous accreditation requirements of our residential programs while being as flexible as possible to fit into your life.

Is an undergraduate certificate in accounting worth it?

Regardless of your eventual career goals, getting immediate, focused training in accounting through the undergraduate certificate can help you accomplish short-term goals, such as meeting requirements for higher-paying roles in your current career field or changing jobs to focus on accounting. Skills related to accounting are always in demand in business settings and can enable you to make the most out of your business experience and apply yourself to solving problems in the real world.

Plus, the course credit in accounting can potentially transfer into a bachelor’s degree. If you feel that a full degree better meets your future plans, the undergraduate certificate in accounting is a practical step towards a full degree.

What is the difference between an accounting certificate and a degree?

Undergraduate certificates and degrees are designed for students with different needs. We want to make sure that you have a program format that can help you meet your career goals. If you already have a business degree and want to retool to pursue a career in accounting, or you want to flesh out your general business skills with accounting expertise, the undergraduate certificate in accounting is the best choice for a fast, direct, and flexible option.

What should I choose between an accounting certificate vs. a degree?

If you are looking to get into business for the first time and want to specialize in accounting, then the bachelor’s degree in accounting and data analysis may be the most useful and complete program for you. The courses you take in the undergraduate certificate are potentially transferable to a full degree, so you can also choose to earn a certificate first and then move on to a full degree.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Our Undergraduate Certificate in Accounting

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