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.
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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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.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate Accounting and Reporting Undergraduate Certificate | $381 | $1,143 | $4,572 |
Tuition breakdown
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:
| Term | Start Date | App Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Class End Date | Term Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall II | 11/2/26 | 10/11/26 | 10/14/26 | 10/23/26 | 10/28/26 | 12/20/26 | 7 weeks |
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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.
*Students without pre-requisite foundation courses may require additional credits.
