Top Online CPA Certification Programs: CPA Certificates

Considering an Online CPA Certification?

Post University, the school below with the highest ranking, has proven itself as a leader in certifying students in CPA to become successful certified public accountants, accountants, finance accountants, tax accountants, etc. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are currently 1,106,980 individuals employed as accountants and auditors in America, and their average annual salary is $67,430. Tax examiners, collectors, and revenue agents make on average $53,800 per year and there are about 69,500 of them employed today .

CPA Common Job Tasks

analyzing and communicating financial information for various entities
offering financial and investment planning
selecting of controls to safeguard assets

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Certificate: CPA Examination Preparation Accounting Certificate

Post University’s online Accelerated Accounting Certificate provides individuals who currently hold a baccalaureate degree in a non-accounting or non-business discipline, with the necessary educational requirements or sit for the CPA examination in their chosen state. Through our CPA exam preparation courses you can be prepared to take your exam.

Intermediate Accounting I »
Fraud Prevention and Examination »
Intermediate Accounting II »
Taxation of Corporations »
Financial Accounting »
Managerial Accounting »
Spreadsheet and General Ledger Applications »
Cost Accounting »
Analysis of Financial Statements »
Federal Income Taxes »
Intermediate Accounting III »
Computer Control and Audit »
Accounting Information Systems »
Auditing »
Advanced Accounting I »
Advanced Accounting II »


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Executive Graduate Certificate in Accounting: Accounting Information Systems Emphasis

Strayer University's Executive Graduate Certificate in Accounting with an Emphasis in Accounting Information Systems program introduces students to knowledge and skills needed to pursue positions in the accounting field. Enrolled students have the opportunity to study financial and forensic accounting, accounting information systems, and international accounting systems. Other explored topics include systems auditing and strategic planning for database systems.

International Accounting Systems »
Strategic Planning for Database Systems »
Financial Accounting »
Accounting Information Systems »
Systems Auditing »
Forensic Accounting »

Executive Graduate Certificate in Accounting: Controllership Emphasis

Strayer University's Executive Graduate Certificate in Accounting with an Emphasis in Controllership program was designed for mid-level managers and individuals who are seeking career changes. The program's curriculum covers various types of accounting, including financial accounting, managerial accounting, and forensic accounting. Students also have the opportunity to study auditing, advanced accounting theory, and law and corporate governance.

Executive Graduate Certificate in Accounting: Taxation Emphasis

The Executive Graduate Certificate in Accounting program was designed for mid- and senior-level managers and individuals seeking career changes or increased job opportunities. The curricula encompass the knowledge and skills needed in accounting. Persons interested should possess at least a bachelor's degree in a related field. Undergraduate prerequisites may be required for entry into the graduate certificate program; students who have not earned degrees from appropriate fields of study may be required to take additional coursework as a prerequisite for completing the program.


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Accounting & Payroll Administrator

CDI College's Accounting and Payroll Administrator program gives you the hands-on accounting training that employers demand. The program will teach you to excel in computerized accounting programs such as ACCPAC, Simply Accounting and other industry-standard software. You will also learn the manual accounting fundamentals you need to fully understand the bookkeeping process. Program graduates will receive the Certified Payroll Management Program's (CPMP) Payroll Compliance Practitioner certification. This nationally recognized certification represents the highest standard of excellence for payroll training.

Accounting and Payroll Specialist

The Accounting and Payroll Specialist program provides students with a background in general accounting, payroll and bookkeeping while placing significant emphasis on accounting software. Students learn the latest versions of Simply Accounting, AccPac and QuickBooks Pro, the three most popular commercial accounting software programs used today. This helps students develop a well-rounded skill set that is easily adaptable to the workplace. Students also learn commonly used applications such as Excel, Access, MS Word and Outlook.

Managerial/Cost Accounting »
Taxation »
Introduction to Canadian Business »
Economics for Canadian Business »
Business Ethics »
Business Law »
Vocational Math »
Personal Effectiveness »
College English »
Introduction to Accounting/Bookkeeping »
Accounting Fundamentals »
Financial Analysis »
Introduction to Payroll Processing »
Simply Accounting »
ACCPAC for Windows »
QuickBooks Pro »
Introduction to Computers »
Applied Computer Applications »
Intermediate Computer Applications »
Advanced Office Applications »
Project Management Using MS Project »
Gaining Employment Strategies »
Payroll Compliance Legislation »
Payroll Fundamentals 1 »
Payroll Fundamentals 2 »

Accounting Certificate

ccounting jobs require drive, attention to detail, and a solid education in the processes and procedures of the accounting industry. CDI College's Accounting Certificate is a credential that will get you noticed. The program's objective is to give students hands-on training in automated business accounting systems such as Simply Accounting and ACCPAC. The Accounting Certificate program trains students in manual and computerized bookkeeping and financial accounting, as well as leading industry software. CDI's Accounting Certificate can be applied in a number of industries and fields.


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Graduate Certificate in Accounting

DeVry’s Accounting program equips students with the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to function as entry-level accounting professionals in public accounting, industry, nonprofit organizations and government. Coursework – taught from the practitioner’s perspective – focuses on applying accounting and financial management concepts and skills to real-world applications while providing students with a solid base in accounting theory. Coursework builds students’ knowledge and skills in key functional areas including financial accounting and reporting, managerial accounting, personal taxation and accounting technology. The program also addresses key principles of business administration and provides students with a solid base in general education.