Is an Online Accounting Certification Right for You?
Are you looking for an entry-level job in the accounting field? Are you in the field and looking to upgrade your skills? If you answered "yes" to either of these questions or if you seek additional accounting classes online then consider the online Accounting certificate at SNHU.
Whether you want to obtain basic accounting skills or are seeking to improve your knowledge of accounting, the Accounting certificate delivers the training you need.
Why the Online Accounting Certificate at SNHU?
As a private, affordable nonprofit accredited university, SNHU focuses on ensuring you have the necessary skills to succeed. Whether you enroll in the accounting certification online or the program at any of our five regional campuses, you will benefit from an SNHU education:
- A learning environment focused on students success
- Quality education at one of the most affordable tuition rates available
- Choose how you want to learn: Online, campus-based or a combination of both
- Accomplished faculty with extensive experience both in and out of the classroom
- Students in our online accounting degree programs have 24/7/365 access to class - attend when it is most convenient for you
Accounting Certificate Learning Outcomes
As a student in the online Accounting certificate program or through one of our convenient New England-based campus locations, you will develop basic accounting skills desired by employers in:
- Interpreting and using financial statements.
- Using common accounting practices and procedures.
- Applying financial, managerial and cost accounting.
Whether the certificate in Accounting is your first step toward a degree or a means to improve your skills, the program provides the training you will need in today’s competitive workplace.
Employment Opportunities
By enrolling in SNHU's online Accounting certificate program or on campus, you will receive a solid foundation in accounting principles and practices to prepare you for entry-level accounting positions in nearly every industry.
Accounting is a growing occupation. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports, "Employment of bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks is projected to grow by 14 percent during the 2010-2020 decade, which is about as fast as the average for all occupations. This occupation is one of the largest growth occupations in the economy, with about 259,000 new jobs expected over the projections decade."
Visit our Career Development Center online to learn more about career opportunities in Accounting.
Transfer of Credit
If you are a student who wants to transfer to SNHU or simply want to finish what you’ve started, we try to make transferring as easy as possible. We will accept up to 90 transferred academic credits and we automatically complete an official credit evaluation as part of the application review process.
Accounting Certificate Curriculum
The Accounting Certificate program offered online and on-campus provides the foundation in accounting principles and practices demanded by employers.
Accounting Certificate Required Courses
ACC 201 Financial Accounting
ACC 202 Managerial Accounting
ACC 307 Intermediate Accounting I
ACC 330 Federal Taxation I
ACC ELE ACC Electives
ACC ELE ACC Electives
SNHU's Online degree programs meet the needs of today's students while ensuring educational quality and real-world applicability. Contact us to learn more about the SNHU difference.