Accounting

Overview

This certificate is relevant for those pursuing careers in accounting, as well as any professional wishing to improve their financial management skills.

Program Goals

A professional certificate program in Accounting from University of the People should be completed with the following goals to enhance expertise, significantly increase earning power, reputation, and the ability to deliver high-quality work.

Students are provided with the opportunity to sharpen their skills and knowledge in the field of Business Administration. Courses for the Finance Certificate will focus on the following:

• Understanding financial reporting and financial management.

• Analyze financial statements to support capital market decisions.

• Accounting for liabilities, equity, and corporate forms of ownership.

• Responsibility accounting, budgets, cost control, and standard costing procedures and analysis of variances.