Advance your career with an accounting certificate.
In Worcester State’s Executive Certificate in Accounting program, you will gain knowledge of a range of accounting and financial principles and concepts, including tax preparation and auditing. You will become familiar with the various federal, state, and private agencies that have an impact or oversight authority related to accounting, auditing, and taxation. You will also be prepared to pass a professional accounting exam.
In addition, the credits you earn in this program can be applied to the Master of Science in Management at Worcester State.
Prerequisites for the executive certificate in Accounting
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Complete the following undergraduate accounting courses: Intermediate Accounting I, Intermediate Accounting II, and Auditing.
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Have three or more years of experience in an accounting-related job role. Application decision will be made by the graduate coordinator in consultation with a department graduate advisory board based on a letter of recommendation and the role description.
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If the applicant has not taken an accounting class in their undergraduate program, they must complete the undergraduate prerequisites outlined in Option 1. In addition, they will be required to complete graduate-level BA-911 Accounting for Managerial Decision-Making.