Program Overview
Certificate of Accounting (CAcc)
Program Overview
The Certificate in Accounting program teaches students the accounting standards and principles needed to carry out the fundamental tasks of the accounting occupation. The Certificate of Accounting is designed to prepare the student for entry into the business community in such entry-level positions as bookkeeper, accounting clerk, or assistant auditor. Courses and units of credit can be credited towards an IAU undergraduate degree.
Program Learning Objectives
Primary objectives of this program include equipping students with the knowledge and ability to:
- Demonstrate basic written communication skills. (SLO1)
- Deliver basic oral presentations. (SLO2)
- Apply basic critical thinking to analyze accounting issues. (SLO3)
- Identify basic Christian ethical considerations in business decisions. (SLO4)
- Locate and identify basic information relevant to accounting. (SLO5)
Mode of Instruction
Instruction can be completed through classroom-hybrid and/or online instructional methodologies.
Curriculum
Certificate of Accounting Requirements|Units
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15 courses|45
ACC 100k Accounting Principles| 3
ACC 101k Intermediate Accounting I| 3
ACC 102k Intermediate Accounting II| 3
ACC 103k Intermediate Accounting III| 3
ACC 201k Advanced Accounting I| 3
ACC 202k Advanced Accounting II| 3
ACC 203k Cost Accounting| 3
ACC 204k Governmental Accounting| 3
ACC 301k Audit I| 3
ACC 302k Audit II| 3
ACC 303k Audit III| 3
ACC 304k Accounting Ethics| 3
ACC 401k Federal Taxation I| 3
ACC 402k Federal Taxation II| 3
ACC 403k Federal Taxation III| 3
Certificate of Accounting Total Units|45
Graduation Requirements
- Complete 45 semester units of prescribed curriculum.
- Complete all required coursework with a cumulative G.P.A. of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Apply for graduation and meet all academic and financial requirements.
Career Opportunities
Major 1:CIP Code 52.0301****Related Jobs: Accounting****Job Outlook and Salary: Accounting and Auditing****SOC|Occupation
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.00| Accountants and Auditors
.00| Appraisers of Personal and Business Property
.00| Budget Analysts
.00| Credit Analysts
.00| Financial Risk Specialists
.00| Financial Examiners
.00| Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents
.00| Tax Preparers
.00| Business Teachers, Postsecondary
Other Certificate Programs
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- Post-Doctoral Fellowship Certificate
Quality and Cost Effective
Certificate Level
Hybrid/Online Instruction Methods
2 Years Program Length
Testimonial
"I achieved my MBA at International American University and was honored to be awarded Student of the Year Award 2020. First of all, choosing IAU was one of the best decisions in my career because it helped me push my boundaries professionally and personally. I came to the USA with a pocket full of dreams to achieve a higher education degree and the goal to learn management, marketing, finance, and organizational behavior concepts."
- Uuganbayar Batsukh, MBA 2020 Student
Study in IAU Campuses
- IAULA - Los Angeles, CA, USA
- IAUOC - Irvine, Orange County, CA, USA
- IAUMN - Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Program Outline
Careers:
The Certificate of Accounting program prepares students for entry-level positions in the accounting field, such as bookkeeper, accounting clerk, or assistant auditor. The courses and units of credit earned can be applied towards an undergraduate degree at IAU. Upon completion of the program, students will be eligible for the AFC (Accredited Financial Counselor) credential provided by the Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education (AFCPE). Potential career paths for graduates include:
- Accountant
- Auditor
- Budget Analyst
- Credit Analyst
- Financial Risk Specialist
- Financial Examiner
- Tax Examiner and Collector
- Revenue Agent
- Tax Preparer
- Business Teacher (Postsecondary)
International American University (IAU)
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