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Class Type
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 75% of the certificate total
Next Start Date
May 13, 2024
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC

Pursue a Rewarding 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 Liberty University’s 100% online undergraduate Accounting Certificate is for you!

If you want to someday earn a bachelor’s degree in accounting, our online certificate in accounting is a good first step. It is also an excellent place to start if you want to learn new skills to help you in your current job. Our online Accounting Certificate courses can give you an understanding of the finance, business, and management principles you need to succeed in competitive business industries.

These courses can help make you more well-rounded and prepared to advance your career. By taking the next step in your education with a certificate in accounting, you can become equipped to stand out from the competition as you pursue exciting job opportunities. 

 

Our 100% online classes provide you with the opportunity to get the skills and knowledge you need without the commitment of traveling to a physical campus. 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. Additionally, this certificate can allow you to take accounting courses without signing up for a full degree.

When you complete online courses in accounting, you can gain skills that employers look for such as:

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

*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, at Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (viewed online Sept. 16, 2022). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.

Certificate in Accounting Potential Career Options

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.


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 learn valuable accounting knowledge and skills to help you in your career. Educational requirements for some positions can also possibly be met through our accounting courses. Why not prepare yourself as well as you can for your future career?

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.


Frequently Asked Questions About the Undergraduate Certificate in Accounting

While researching the best online Accounting Certificate programs, you may come up with questions. Below are a few common questions about studying accounting at Liberty University.

How can I get accounting training online?

Is an undergraduate certificate in accounting worth it?

What is the difference between an Accounting Certificate and a degree? What should I choose between an Accounting Certificate vs. a degree?


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

Our online undergraduate certificate in accounting provides further education through 7 classes. These basic 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 learn 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.

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Online Undergraduate Certificate in Accounting Program Highlights

  • We are recognized by multiple institutions for our academic quality, affordability, and accessibility. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America. Earning your online Accounting Certificate from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
  • Your success is our success, which is why we’re committed to providing quality academics at an affordable tuition rate. While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we’ve frozen tuition rates for our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs for the past 9 years — and counting.

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

  • You can complete our online undergraduate certificate in accounting in about 3 semesters.

Online Undergraduate Certificate in Accounting Information

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Military Benefits

Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students from all across the globe. Whether you are a current service member, discharged or retired from service, or the spouse of a service member or veteran, we are here to support you every step of the journey.

As a thank-you for your dedication and service to our country, Liberty is honored to serve and support you in your pursuit of online education by offering 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)

Admission Requirements for Online Undergraduate Certificate Programs

Applicants must have a 1.5 or above cumulative GPA for all accredited colleges previously attended and complete the High School Self-Certification form. Please visit our admission requirements page for more detailed admissions-related information.

All applicants must submit the following:

  • Admission application
  • Application fee*
  • Official college transcripts**
  • Official high school transcripts or official GED test scores are required for an official admissions decision
    • Students may be allowed to enroll in up to 12 credit hours with Liberty with the submission of an unofficial high school transcript and our High School Self-Certification form
  • Proof of English proficiency (for applicants whose native language is other than English)

*There is no upfront application fee; however, a deferred $50 application fee will be assessed during Financial Check-In. This fee is waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required.

**Please note: You cannot be accepted into this program until Liberty has your official transcripts.