Gain Essential Accounting Knowledge with an Accounting Certificate Online
Enhance your knowledge of accounting principles and practices with an Accounting Certificate online from University of Michigan Science. 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'll need in today's competitive workplace. You'll learn how to interpret and use financial statements and apply financial, managerial and accounting principles.
*This is our Undergraduate Accounting Certificate. If you are interested in higher level education, see our Graduate Certificate in Accounting.
See Yourself Succeed in Accounting
UMS’s accounting online certification will provide you with the basic accounting skills you need to succeed in an entry-level position.
As a private, nonprofit university, UMS has one mission – to help you see yourself succeed. The benefits of earning your accounting certificate online at UMS include:
- Affordability. Take advantage of some of the most affordable tuition rates in the nation
- Convenience. Attend class when it’s convenient for you – online education means 24/7 access
- Efficiency and flexibility. Complete your certificate at your own pace, over six 8-week terms per year
- Expert instruction. Learn from instructors with relevant, real-world experience
- Networking. Tap into our nationwide network of alumni for internship and career opportunities
- Student support. Count on the ongoing support of dedicated academic and career advisers specialized in your area of study
Career Outlook
UMS's accounting certificate online program gives you a solid foundation in accounting principles and practices and prepare you for entry-level accounting positions in nearly every industry.
Accounting is a growing occupation. Career opportunities in this field are expected to grow 10% through 2026, faster than the average for all occupations according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.* Stricter regulation in the financial sector is creating demand for educated and tech-savvy accounting services, opening up more opportunities for accounting clerks.
Please note: Students cannot earn CPA certification simply by earning a college degree or certificate. If you wish to follow the traditional CPA track upon graduation, you'll need to verify you meet all requirements to sit for the exam. Licensing requirements to sit for the CPA exam vary from state to state, so it's best to review your state-specific requirements. For state-by-state educational requirements, consult the website of the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA). For state-by-state CPA licensing requirements, consult the Accounting Licensing Library, powered by the NASBA
