Summer Enrollment is Open! Courses begin June 23, 2025.
specialization

Focuses in Accounting

Advance your skills in auditing, tax, and international accounting with courses designed for professionals seeking career growth.

This program is perfect for...

  • Individuals at a small to mid-size business who need a better understanding of internal control, compliance, taxation concepts and international finance
  • Individuals working in accounting who are interested in a specialization and are uncertain what skills will be the most useful or interesting to them
  • Individuals looking to broaden their financial skills, understanding and expertise in order to advance their career

What you can learn.

  • Differences in accounting standards internationally
  • Tax concepts, understanding and preparation
  • Examine financial statements and reports
  • Fraud detection and internal controls

Enhance Your Accounting and Tax Skills

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Gain an introduction into financial and internal auditing practices along with fundamental tax and international concepts with our 4-course specialization. Ideal for those who have some financial background or have completed our Accounting Fundamentals Certificate, take a deep dive into accounting concepts and develop the analytical skills and technical expertise needed to interpret complex financial data, ensure compliance, and contribute to strategic decision-making for your business or company. 

Whether you're aiming to advance your career or broaden your skill set, this program provides a solid foundation in specialized areas of accounting. Choose the flexibility to learn online or in the classroom and start building your future today.

Courses

Click below to view the required and elective courses, if applicable, for this program.

Required Courses
MGMT X 423
Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
MGMT X 423.2
Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
MGMT X 127
Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
MGMT X 423.4
Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Estimated Cost Breakdown

All courses in this program are paid for individually, unless otherwise noted. An application form is required to establish candidacy in this program. From the 'Apply Now' button, complete the online application and pay the application fee if applicable.

Application & Candidacy Fee

75.00

Estimated Program Tuition

3420.00

Estimated program textbook/materials

720.00

*The Application & Candidacy Fee establishes your candidacy in the program for a period of time covering normal progress toward completion and may allow you to access a variety of program benefits.

**Federal Financial Aid Gainful Employment Disclosures

The U.S. Department of Education requires colleges and universities to disclose certain information for any financial aid eligible program that, “prepares students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation”. This information includes program costs; occupations that the program prepares students to enter; occupational profiles; on time completion rate; and for the most recent award year: the number of students who have completed the program, the number of students who complete the program within the estimated duration, the job placement rate, and the median Title IV and private loan debt incurred by those who complete the program. For gainful employment information for this program, visit our Financial Aid page.

Stackable options that really add up!

This specialization is part of several stackable specializations available within the accounting and tax disciplines. Utilize these stackable programs to create your own career path, and to acquire marketable areas of expertise.

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