Domestic students
$737.87
total program cost
Basic Accounting Certificate
Program at a glance
Credential
Certificate Certificates are short programs focused on specific skills or subjects. They are a fast and flexible way to start a new career, upgrade your qualifications or gain professional recognition.
Delivery mode
Mostly online Mostly online
Time commitment
Part-Time You take fewer courses at once and progress more slowly. This option offers more flexibility for work or personal commitments.
Duration
1 year
Program codes
- Code: ZBAC
Cost
$737.87 total program cost Domestic students: $738 for the entire 1-year program
Location
- Distance Full program offered in Distance
Available for
- Domestic students
Program features
TBD
Program overview
About the program
This certificate provides a foundational introduction to accounting for persons interested in entry-level accounting employment or accounting for their own business. These courses also set up the participant for future computer-based accounting classes.
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Basic Accounting Program Schedule
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This introductory program is designed for persons seeking entry-level employment in accounting, for those wishing to maintain a set of books for a small business, or for those wanting an understanding of basic accounting principles before studying computer-based accounting systems. The two courses in the program total 66 hours of instruction, and are supplemented by individual assignments requiring the application of material presented in class sessions.
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Nov. 2026
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Jan. 2027
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Tuition and fees
- Domestic students: $738 for the entire 1-year program
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All amounts are approximate and are subject to change.