There’s never been a better time – or a better way – to take your business career to the next level. With PennWest’s post-baccalaureate certificates in Accounting, you can gain additional skills in one of two high-demand fields – Assurance or Taxation.
Delivered entirely online, you can continue to work in your profession while you complete the 12 credits required for this certificate. Like all PennWest programs, you will learn under the guidance of expert faculty, each with specific industry experience. They will serve as your mentors as you progress through the coursework.
The Certificate in Accounting can serve as preparation for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam, or as a springboard to the highly desirable Masters of Accountancy program.
PennWest has two different accounting certificates to choose from taught by renowned MBA faculty with specialized expertise.
Employment of accountants and auditors is projected to grow 10% or more through 2026, faster than average for all occupations, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Use this certificate as preparation for the CPA exam.
Both certificate programs are 100% online.
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Hone your undergraduate skills and acquire some new ones with the graduate-level Certificate in Assurance from PennWest University.
You will learn how to use relevant accounting technology to solve various accounting problems, as well as how to calculate audit risk and identify and report issues. You’ll get a taste of advanced forensic accounting and learn how accountants provide valuable litigation support to businesses. Upon completion, you will have the necessary requirements to thrive in the growing field of assurance and auditing practice.
Add value to your undergraduate degree by enrolling in the post-baccalaureate Certificate in Taxation from Penn West University. This specialized graduate program aims to provide practicing accountants with the skills needed to be high-level players in any tax planning department or tax practice.
Get a greater understanding of the Internal Revenue Code. Discover how to use the latest tax-relevant technology to solve complex problems, and how to identify and report tax issues of multi-national companies. This online program can be completed as a stand-alone certificate or completed as part of the MAcc degree.
PennWest’s three campuses, California, Clarion and Edinboro universities, have been delivering award-winning online programs for more than 20 years. You’ll graduate with a degree from Pennsylvania Western University, completely supported by the expertise and community of learners on our brick-and-mortar campuses.