Kaplan University’s Kaplan Continuing Education (KCE) offers the Graduate Certificate in Accounting Program to individuals interested in learning about accounting and financial reporting systems, cost accounting, auditing techniques, and business law. This certificate program can help students prepare themselves to take the Uniform Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Exam. Upon completion of the program, graduates can pursue mid-level accounting positions.

The program has a length of sixteen (16) credits. Required Courses include Financial Accounting and Reporting, Regulation, Advanced Auditing, and Advanced Management/Cost Accounting. Credits earned from this program may be applied to certain degree programs in Kaplan University.

Tuition discounts are offered to active-duty military service members as well as veterans. An accounting certificate usually provides graduates access to entry-level positions in accounting departments but an accounting certificate which is completed after obtaining a bachelor’s degree opens up opportunities for more advanced positions such as general accountant, financial reporting accountant, cost accountant, accounting officer or accounting manager. An accounting qualification is easily achieved by non-accounting bachelor degree holders through this graduate certificate program.

Applicants must have completed a bachelor’s degree, associate or advanced diploma. Other pertinent documents including transcripts and relevant work experience must likewise be furnished by applicants. Prospective students may also be required to provide English Proficiency Test Scores, and proof of completion of secondary education or higher. Certificate programs are expected to be completed by students within twelve (12) months or less. Kaplan University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.