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Graduate Certificates

Graduate Certificate in Accounting

Accounting Courses to Boost Your Skillset

Ready to take your accounting skills to the next level? Our Graduate Certificate in Accounting here at DeVry University and our Keller Graduate School of Management can help you gain next-level knowledge as you prepare to pursue higher-level opportunities in your field.

Earn your Graduate Certificate in Accounting online or in a hybrid format1 that combines online learning with an on-campus experience. No matter which format you choose, you’ll have access to the same great one-on-one support and student resources, like 24/7 tutoring and our online student community. 

Get to Know Our Graduate Certificate in Accounting

Our Graduate Certificate in Accounting program helps you understand advanced accounting concepts and build on the skills you already have. Our knowledgeable professors can help you create a solid foundation through hands-on learning, with coursework that includes financial statement reporting and disclosures, taxes, investments, working capital management, cost of capital and financial forecasting.

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Accelerated
Schedule
8 months
Average 9 credits per semester
OR
Normal
Schedule
12 months
Average 6 credits per semester

Accelerate at Your Pace

Choose the schedule that best fits your goals and commitments. You can earn your Graduate Certificate in as few as 8 months with an accelerated schedule or 12 months on a normal schedule.2

2Normal time to complete assumes completion of 3 semesters per year, enrollment in an average of 6 credit hours per semester and continuous, year-round enrollment with no breaks. Accelerated time to complete, per 12-month period, assumes completion of 2 semesters, enrollment in an average of 9 credit hours per semester and continuous, full-time year-round enrollment with no breaks.

  • 01 Knowledge & Skills
  • 02 Embedded Programs
  • 03 Career
  • 04 Program Courses
  • 05 FAQs
  • 06 Catalog Download
Knowledge & Skills

What You'll Learn

Our Graduate Certificate in Accounting here at our Keller Graduate School of Management covers the following topics and skills:

  • Financial Reporting
    Demonstrate a thorough understanding of accounting theory and practice related to financial reporting and managerial decision-making.
  • Communication in Accounting
    Communicate accounting issues and solutions clearly to peers and stakeholders.
  • Accounting Standards
    Measure outcomes using existing measurement criteria such as Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Other Common Basis of Accounting (OCBOA), Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regulations, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) or other non-authoritative measurement tools.

Accreditation and Recognition Matters

Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) www.acbsp.org.3

 

ACBSP
ACBSP
Embedded Programs

Apply Your Credits Toward a Future Master's Degree

Here at DeVry, our programs are stackable. That means the qualifying credits you earn in your Graduate Certificate in Accounting program can be applied toward a Keller MBA with an Accounting Specialization when you’re ready to continue your education.4 Build your future, one step at a time. 

MBA
39
credit hours
Certificate
18
credit hours
Career

Career Opportunities with a Graduate Certificate in Accounting

Graduates of our Graduate Certificate in Accounting program may consider career opportunities including, but not limited to:

  • Accountant

  • Auditor

  • Budget Analyst

  • Credit Analyst

  • Financial Analyst

  • Financial Examiner

  • Financial Planner

  • Financial Reporting Analyst

  • Internal Auditor

  • International Accounting Specialist†

  • Management Accountant

  • Merger and Acquisitions Analyst

  • Payroll Manager

  • Tax Examiner Collector

  • Tax Manager and Revenue Agent

Learn more about
Careers in Accounting

Program Courses

Graduate Certificate in Accounting

General Education Courses
ACCT500
Essentials of Accounting, Finance and Economics
ACCT503
Financial Accounting: Managerial Use and Analysis
ACCT505
Managerial Accounting
ACCT550
Intermediate Accounting I
ACCT551
Intermediate Accounting II
FIN510
Corporate Finance

FAQs: Graduate Certificate in Accounting

Our Graduate Certificate in Accounting is a graduate-level accounting certificate that allows you to expand your professional skills and resume through hands-on learning from experienced faculty in the field. Our graduate certificate programs may help serve as a pathway if you wish to hone your skills and prepare to open your future to new opportunities, and can help you get ready to make an impact in your chosen field. We also offer our Graduate Certificate in Accounting Certification Preparation, which provides you with the opportunity to prepare for the CPA or CMA exam while pursuing your certificate.5

We think so! Earning your graduate certificate is a great way to deepen your knowledge in essential accounting topics while gaining hands-on experience through your coursework. By adding this graduate-level credential to your resume, it may also help you meet the qualifications for a wider array of job opportunities. 

Pursuing an accountant role is one potential career option for students who earn their Graduate Certificate in Accounting here at DeVry and our Keller Graduate School of Management. Keep in mind, though, that job titles and descriptions can vary by organization, and other requirements such as work experience may be required.5

Yes, you can earn your graduate certificate 100% online. Or, by choosing our hybrid option,1 you can combine online learning with an in-person learning experience at one of our campus locations. 

If your professional goal is to become a CPA, our Graduate Certificate in Accounting Certification Preparation can help you deepen your accounting knowledge and prepare for the CPA exam with curriculum that integrates Becker Professional Education’s CPA Exam Review.5

Here at DeVry, students are charged for the number of credit hours they are enrolled in. Due to this, the overall cost to earn your certificate can vary based on factors such as transfer credits, course waivers6 and prior learning credit. Contact us to speak to an Admissions Representative or visit our Tuition and Financial Aid page to learn more.

To qualify for admission to our Keller Graduate School of Management, you must hold a baccalaureate or professional degree from a University-recognized postsecondary institution, demonstrate quantitative and verbal skills proficiency and meet minimum undergraduate cumulative grade point average requirements. For more information, visit our Graduate Admissions page.

In addition to our Graduate Certificate in Accounting, we offer several graduate programs to help you meet the educational requirements that fit your personal and professional goals: 

  • Our MBA with a Specialization in Accounting can help you build an extensive background in the theory and application of managerial and financial accounting in a business environment, and gain practical corporate level communication and presentation skills.

  • Our Master’s in Accounting is designed for those who want to earn a master’s degree while preparing for the CPA exam. Gain hands-on experience with accounting concepts in a curriculum that integrates Becker’s CPA Exam Review.5

  • Our Master’s in Accounting and Financial Management program offers emphases in finance or CPA Exam Preparation so you can choose the path that best aligns with your personal and professional goals.5

  • Our Graduate Certificate in Accounting Certification Preparation helps you prepare to pursue industry certifications. Choose between emphases in Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Exam Preparation or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) Exam Preparation.5  

Academic Catalog
2023 - 2024 Academic Catalog
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Program Guides
Program Overview
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1Program, course, and extended classroom availability vary by location. In site-based programs, students will be required to take a substantial amount of coursework online to complete their program.
2Normal time to complete assumes completion of 3 semesters per year, enrollment in an average of 6 credit hours per semester and continuous, year-round enrollment with no breaks. Accelerated time to complete, per 12-month period, assumes completion of 2 semesters, enrollment in an average of 9 credit hours per semester and continuous, full-time year-round enrollment with no breaks.
3Conferral and Assessment Data - Available for all of DeVry and Keller's ACBSP accredited programs. For a full list of DeVry University's business and accounting degree programs accredited by ACBSP, please see the Accreditation page.
4At the time of application to the next credential level, an evaluation of qualifying transfer credit will occur and the most beneficial outcome will be applied.
5Credits and degrees earned from this institution do not automatically qualify the holder to participate in professional licensing exams to practice certain professions. Persons interested in practicing a regulated profession must contact the appropriate state regulatory agency for their field of interest. For instance, typically 150 credit hours or education are required to meet state regulatory agency education requirements for CPA licensure. Coursework may qualify for credit towards the State Board of Accountancy requirements. However, it is the student’s responsibility to contact the state board of accountancy for the jurisdiction in which they are applying to determine whether they have completed the appropriate credit hours and coursework to qualify to take the CPA exam. Employees of DeVry University and its Keller Graduate School of Management are not in a position to determine an individual’s eligibility to take the CPA exam or satisfy licensing.
6Eligibility and application of course waivers varies based on the type of course waiver credit earned, the student’s enrolled location and/or the student’s state of residence. For more information, please refer to the Course Waiver section of the Keller academic catalog.