Are you interested in developing skills that will be helpful for seeking leadership positions in the accounting field? Liberty University's Undergraduate Certificate in Accounting program is designed to help you build the management and business skills necessary to pursue your career goal. Read on for more information about this certificate program.
<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2>
<h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3>
<p>The curriculum of Liberty University's Undergraduate Certificate in Accounting program is designed to provide an understanding of fundamental and intermediate topics in accounting, business, and management. All courses are taken online. Accounting topics you might study include accounting theory, financial statement preparation, assets and liabilities, revenue and expenses, budgeting, and cash flow statements. You could also have the opportunity to learn about business law, managerial decision making, and organizational leadership.
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<h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3>
<p>If you are interested in applying to Liberty University's Undergraduate Certificate in Accounting program, you must have already earned a high school diploma or GED. You should have already earned an associate's degree, perhaps in accounting or business administration, and possess strong communication, organizational, and math skills.
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<h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3>
<p>You will be required to complete six courses for a total of 18 credits to earn Liberty University's Undergraduate Certificate in Accounting. Since all courses are presented online, you must have access to a computer with Internet access.
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<p><u>Courses for an Undergraduate Certificate in Accounting</u>
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<table border="1"><tr><th>Course Number</th><th>Course Title</th></tr>
<tr><td>ACCT 211</td><td> Principles of Accounting I</td></tr>
<tr><td>ACCT 212</td><td> Principles of Accounting II</td></tr>
<tr><td>ACCT 301</td><td> Intermediate Accounting I</td></tr>
<tr><td>ACCT 302</td><td> Intermediate Accounting II</td></tr>
<tr><td>BUSI 301</td><td> Business Law</td></tr>
<tr><td>BUSI 310</td><td> Principles of Management</td></tr>
</table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3>
<h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4>
<p>You might use your Undergraduate Certificate in Accounting to seek entry-level or perhaps mid-management positions in the field. In some cases, however, the certificate program could be used as preparation for further studies in a bachelor's degree program. A certificate could be helpful when seeking positions with employers that are interested in candidates with an extended education but do not require a 4-year degree.
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<p>Depending on your experience, you could pursue such positions as:
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<ul><li>Junior Accountant
</li><li>Full Charge Bookkeeper
</li><li>Accounts Payable Manager
</li></ul><h4 id="section---AdvancedDegrees">Advanced Degrees</h4>
<p>Once you have completed the Undergraduate Certificate in Accounting program, you might elect to continue your studies in a 4-year degree program. Advancement to mid-level management positions or even pursuit of some entry-level positions could require a bachelor's degree.
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<p>Degrees include, but are limited to:
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<ul><li>Bachelor of Science in Accounting
</li><li>Bachelor of Science in Accountancy
</li><li>Bachelor of Science in Business Administration</li></ul>
