Advanced Accounting
    Tuition Fee
    USD 541 / semester hour
    Apply DateMarch 21, 2022
    Next IntakeMay 9, 2022

    Advanced Accounting

    About

    Overview

    This program can be paired with additional coursework to meet the minimum CPA educational requirements for those possessing an approved bachelor's degree and meeting all other CPA exam requirements. In addition, the certificate provides non-accounting managers with a solid foundation in accounting practices relative to new legislation that requires executives to be responsible for the financial statements and internal controls of their organizations.

    The certificate program in Advanced Accounting is designed for those who already possess an understanding of accounting principles and would like to prepare for an accounting-related career such as auditing, financial analysis, taxation, budgeting and control, cost accounting, or asset management. 

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    1. No application fees
    2. No SATs or ACTs required
    3. Multiple start terms per year

    Requirements

    1. Completed online application
    2. English language proficiency proof (if English is not your primary language)
    3. Official transcript
      • Official high school transcript or completed attestation form
      • Official GED
      • Associate degree (with conferral and date) sent directly from your undergraduate institution to Northeastern
    4. Optional
      • Current resume
      • Statement of purpose
      • References

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 79

    Career

    Increasing globalization and economic growth are expected to drive demand for accountants and financial professionals. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), job prospects for accountants and auditors are outstanding, with faster-than-average growth expected from 2016 to 2026. While job opportunities are expected to be favorable overall, individuals with professional certifications, especially certified public accountants (CPAs), certified management accountants (CMAs), or certified financial analysts (CFAs), are likely to enjoy the best opportunities in the finance and accounting field.

    Impressive Numbers

    • A degree in accounting is ranked #1, in terms of in-demand degrees, according to Forbes, 2016.
    • 632,400 new business and financial jobs will be added by 2024 according to BLS, 2015. This is much faster job growth than other occupations.

    Fee Information

    Course tuition for our programs is based on the number of semester hours in each class. Your total tuition due for the semester is dependent on the number of semester hours in which you’re enrolled. To calculate the cost of tuition for an individual class, multiply the total number of semester hours for the course by the cost per semester hour.
    Importantly, the cost per credit does not change based on how many courses you’re enrolled in, all credits follow the same cost structure.

    Advanced Accounting

    Northeastern University

    Northeastern University

    United States of America

    United States of America, Boston