UnderGraduate Certificate in Accounting

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Program Overview

At Brookwood University, our Accounting program offers a comprehensive education that combines academic excellence with practical experience. Our expert faculty provides a supportive learning environment, guiding students to develop the knowledge, skills, and critical thinking abilities required for success in the field of accounting. Our curriculum covers essential accounting principles, financial analysis, tax regulations, and auditing. With an emphasis on ethical practices, our program ensures that graduates are well-prepared to excel in the complex world of finance and accounting.

Courses offered in Undergraduate Certificate in ACCOUNTING

Module 1

  • Course Name

  • Credit Hours

  • Principles of Taxation

    This course provides a sound introduction to the policies and principles of income taxation. The course includes an overview of the principles relating to constitutional aspects of taxation, the taxation of capital gains and losses, tax administration and tax collection.

  • 6 Credits

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  • Introduction to Financial Accounting

    This course is designed to introduce you, to the fundamental principles and underlying assumptions of financial accounting. It introduces topics such as Accrual Accounting, Financial Statements, Accounting for Sales, Interoperate Investments and Consolidations, and Financial Statement Analysis.

  • 6 Credits

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  • Introduction to Cost Accounting

    This course serves as an introduction to the fundamentals of cost accounting, with emphasis on costing systems in the service, merchandising, and manufacturing sectors. The use of budgets and standards are studied as keys to planning and control, including flexible budgets and variance analysis.

  • 6 Credits

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Program Overview

  • Eligibility Criteria
    High school diploma, GED or equiv. International Education

  • Credit Hours
    18 Hours

  • Courses Offered
    3

  • Course Duration
    2 Months (Self-Paced) Program

  • Estimated Fee
    $2,340

Core Business Foundation:

The program typically begins with a solid foundation in core business disciplines, such as accounting, marketing, finance, management, and organizational behavior. This equips students with a well-rounded understanding of how businesses operate.

Professional Development And Networking:

Beyond the classroom, the College of Business places a strong emphasis on professional development and networking. Our students have access to a wide range of opportunities, including career fairs, industry conferences, and guest speaker events.

Global Business Engagement:

The College of Business is committed to preparing students for success in a globalized business environment. Our programs offer unique opportunities for international engagement, including study abroad programs, global business competitions, and collaborations with multinational corporations.

Principles of taxation

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    An introduction to taxation.
    The tax practice environment.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Determining gross income.
    Employee compensation.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Business expenses.
    Property acquisitions and cost recovery deductions.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Property dispositions.
    Tax-deferred exchanges.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Taxation of corporations.
    Sole proprietorships and flow-through entities.
    Income taxation of individuals.
    Wealth transfer taxes.

Introduction to financial accounting

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Accounting: the language of business
    Measuring income to assess performance
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Recording transactions
    Accrual accounting and financial statements
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Statement of cash flows
    Accounting for sales
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Inventories and cost of goods sold
    Long-lived assets and depreciation
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Liabilities and interest
    Stockholder's equity
    Intercorporate investments and consolidations
    Financial statement analysis

Introduction to cost accounting

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