APS.CERT.ACFR - Undergraduate Certificate - Accounting and Financial Reporting

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Program Description

The Undergraduate Certificate in Accounting and Financial Reporting is a 24-credit hour academic certificate program that focuses on equipping individuals with a business background to enhance their knowledge and skills necessary for financial accounting and reporting, payroll, auditing, and business taxation. This certificate is designed for individuals who want to grow professionally in their accounting skills and use them in their current or future roles within an organization. Students will generate and analyze financial statements, use managerial accounting principles to assess costs, and apply payroll and auditing processes in real-world scenarios. Ethical principles that help ensure integrity and professionalism in accounting practice will be addressed in the certificate program.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

Generate and analyze financial statements in accordance with GAAP and international standards.
Utilize managerial accounting principles to assess costs that support strategic decision-making.
Demonstrate an understanding of the federal tax system and its impact on various business entities.
Apply ethical principles to ensure integrity and professionalism in accounting practices.

Program Requirements

Admissions Requirements for this Program

Accepted as a regular degree seeking student or as an unclassified student.
Unclassified student requires proof of high school graduation.

Graduation Requirements for this Program

All credits required in the curriculum sequence with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and a minimum grade of “C” in each course. A grade of "C-" or below will require the course to be repeated.
Overall GPA of 3.0 in all IWU graduate work.
Payment of all tuition and fees is required to receive certificate.