Corporate Accounting and Reporting Undergraduate Certificate online

Develop the skills to thrive in enterprise finance roles across industries. Meet the growing demand for qualified accounting professionals in just three semesters.

Apply by: 10/11/26
Start Class: 11/2/26

Program Overview

Advance your career in finance with the online Corporate Accounting and Reporting Undergraduate Certificate program

Build the data-driven financial management expertise today's organizations depend on with the Corporate Accounting and Reporting Undergraduate Certificate program from William Paterson University. In this 100 percent online, four-course program, you will learn to analyze data, measure performance, provide reporting, manage risk, and guide evidence-based decisions. The curriculum provides an in-depth command of financial statement preparation, asset classification, disclosure of liabilities, and stockholders' equity.

Employment of accountants and auditors is projected to grow faster than average, and with 94.5% of our business alumni employed, continuing their education, or pursuing meaningful career opportunities,* this online program is a timely investment in your goals.

All courses for this certificate in accounting can be applied toward a full WP degree or additional certificate.

*Based on data from 873 graduates (50% knowledge rate). Source: William Paterson University First Destination Survey, Class of 2024.

In this program, you will learn how to:

  • Measure organizational performance against standards and provide expert advice and reporting using accounting tools
  • Guide decisions, manage risk, and monitor performance
  • Use appropriate technologies to analyze data
  • Measure organizational performance against standards and provide expert advice and reporting using accounting tools
  • Guide decisions, manage risk, and monitor performance
  • Use appropriate technologies to analyze data

Career opportunities:

  • Budget Analyst
  • Auditor
  • Accounting Partner
  • Tax Manager
  • Financial Controller
  • Budget Analyst
  • Auditor
  • Accounting Partner
  • Tax Manager
  • Financial Controller

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$4,572 Total Tuition
8 months Program Duration
12* Credit Hours
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Tuition

Understand the cost of your online certificate in accounting

Certificate online programs from William Paterson University offer affordable, pay-by-the-course tuition. All fees are included in the total tuition.

Tuition breakdown

$381 Per Credit Hour
$4,572 Total Tuition

Calendar

Schedule your start date for this online certificate in accounting program

William Paterson University online programs are delivered in an accelerated format ideal for working professionals, conveniently featuring multiple start dates each year.

Now enrolling:

10/11/26 Apply Date
11/2/26 Class Starts
TermStart DateApp DeadlineDocument DeadlineRegistration DeadlineTuition DeadlineClass End DateTerm Length
Fall II11/2/2610/11/2610/14/2610/23/2610/28/2612/20/267 weeks

Now enrolling:

10/11/26 Apply Date
11/2/26 Class Starts

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Admissions

Begin your journey into the online Corporate Accounting and Reporting Undergraduate Certificate program

We offer a streamlined admission process for the Corporate Accounting and Reporting Undergraduate Certificate online program to help you get started right away. Please read the admission requirements, including what additional materials you need and where you should send them.

The requirements include:

  • Online application
  • Transcripts from all colleges and universities previously attended
  • No GPA threshold

You must meet the following requirements for admission to this certificate online program:

  • Official transcripts from each college attended or high school transcript if no prior college experience
  • Complete online application and submit $50 application fee
  • Official transcripts, test scores, and other documents should be sent from the granting institutions to:

Email address: [email protected]

Mail address:

Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Enrollment Services
Morrison Hall 102
300 Pompton Road
Wayne, NJ 07470

Courses

Discover the coursework behind the online Corporate Accounting and Reporting Undergraduate Certificate program

For the Corporate Accounting and Reporting Undergraduate Certificate online program, you must complete four courses, including one elective.

Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Introductory course in the fundamental principles of accounting, the theory of debit and credit, account classification, preparation of working papers, adjusting, closing, reversing entries, and preparation of basic financial statements. Use of spreadsheet and word processing computer applications.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Review of basic financial statements and in-depth study of accounting principles advanced by responsible professional organizations in the classification, presentation, and disclosure of assets required for external users of financial information.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
An in-depth study of accounting principles advanced by responsible professional organizations in the classification, presentation, and disclosure of liabiliies and stockholders’ equity required for external users of financial information.

*Students without pre-requisite foundation courses may require additional credits.

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