Online Accounting Graduate Certificate
Gain a Technical Edge for Today’s Finance Work
100% Online
12 Months
15 Credit Hours
$559 Per Credit
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Strengthen Your Financial Acumen
Prepare for accounting roles that demand up-to-date technical and financial expertise with Eastern Oregon University’s online Accounting Graduate Certificate program. This five-course, IACBE-accredited path helps you build skills to support the financial health of businesses, nonprofits and other organizations. You will study the auditing, taxation, data analytics, financial strategy and accounting practices used in governmental and supply chain settings.
Certificate Details
- Focus on STEM-designated skills
- Gain partial preparation for the CPA licensing exam
- Apply these credits toward an MBA if you choose to continue your studies
Develop Top Fundamentals in Just Five Courses
5 courses
Finish in as little as 12 months
The graduate certificate in accounting includes a total of 15 credit hours covering core accounting skills and advanced topics critical for meeting today’s accounting expectations. With IACBE-accredited courses taught by faculty with real-world accounting experience, you can be assured that what you learn is relevant, practical and aligned with succeeding in dynamic business environments. The curriculum can even help you begin preparation for the CPA licensing exam.
Required Accounting Graduate Certificate Courses
This course studies the principles of fund accounting under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). It emphasizes the new and major pronouncements of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and provides an overview of public sector auditing by examining the Government Auditing Standards, promulgated by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO). Single audit requirements for state and local governments are also covered.
Traditional finance and strategy courses do not consider the role of taxes. Similarly, traditional tax courses often ignore the richness of the decision context in which tax factors operate. The objective of this course is to develop a framework for understanding how taxes affect business decisions. A recurring theme will be linking the tax strategies that we learn with concepts from corporate finance, financial accounting, business law and economics. We make extensive use of real transactions to illustrate the impact of tax structure on earnings and cash flow.
Applies advanced current accounting theory. The purpose of the course is to develop accounting thought that can be applied to the practical understanding of the financial reporting process, the accounting profession, and the controversial role of accounting in today’s dynamic business environment. Current topics give an indication of the state of the accounting profession and the impact of issues facing the future of accounting.
In this course, students will have an overview of supply chain management and business processes. Special emphasis will be given to profitability and financial statement analysis. The student will learn to minimize costs and add potential value throughout the supply chain. Students will understand the impact of supply chain decisions on the financial statements (balance sheet, income statement and cash flows). The class will also review demand management, operations planning, logistics and distribution to the customer.
This course applies data analytics in the accounting environment. Students will perform data modeling and evaluation, assemble visualizations of results and use analytics in the audit process.
Prepare for Today’s Tech-Infused Accounting Roles
Get ready for in-demand, STEM-related finance positions. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects about 942,500 job openings each year in business and financial occupations from 2024 to 2034.1 As a graduate of this online certificate program, you will embody skills employers continue to seek as the field grows.
Accounting Careers on the Rise
Financial Managers $161,700 per year2
Accountants and Auditors $81,680 per year3
Value of an Online Accounting Certificate
The EOU graduate certificate in accounting is a fast, affordable way to sharpen your expertise for today’s tech-driven financial roles. Designed for working professionals, this 100 percent online program can help you build promotion-ready skills in as little as six months. Plus, all courses can be applied toward earning your MBA with EOU if you choose to continue your graduate studies.
Certificate Outcomes
- Prepare for greater levels of responsibility and compensation
- Update and expand your professional knowledge
- Create long-term enterprises
- Inspire organizational prosperity
Admission Requirements
Application Deadline 06/15/26 Summer 2026
Start Date 06/22/26 Summer 2026
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| Degree and Minimum GPA | 3.0 GPA undergraduate degree from an accredited institution. Applicants with an undergraduate GPA below a 3.0 are encouraged to apply and may be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis. |
| Transcripts | A transcript from the degree granting institution showing the undergraduate degree awarded and cumulative GPA is required for admission. Applicants are required to submit any additional transcripts from the posting of the last degree forward. These will be evaluated for transfer credits or can be used to demonstrate recent academic success. |
Accounting Graduate Certificate Estimated Tuition
$559* Cost per Credit
15 Total
Credits
EOU offers budget-friendly tuition, often lower than comparable universities. In fact, about 92 percent of EOU online students receive financial aid and scholarships. Funding options may include federal financial aid as well as a variety of scholarship opportunities.
Tuition & AidFrequently Asked Questions
Explore our FAQ page to find answers to questions you may have about the online programs.
EOU’s online Post-Baccalaureate Accounting Certificate is a fast-track, IACBE-accredited program designed for professionals who already hold a bachelor’s degree and want to meet the credit hour and content requirements to sit for the CPA exam. The program covers advanced accounting, auditing, tax, and finance over 48 credit hours.
Yes. The Post-Baccalaureate Accounting Certificate is specifically structured to help graduates accumulate the credit hours and accounting knowledge needed to qualify for the CPA exam. The curriculum includes courses in intermediate and advanced accounting, forensic accounting, cost accounting, corporate tax, and auditing
Tuition is $329 per credit hour, with a small additional fee of $15.10 per credit for business-related courses. The total estimated cost for the 48-credit program is approximately $15,772, assuming no transfer credits. Transfer credit options (up to 36 credits) can significantly reduce costs.
Most students complete the program in under 18 months. The 48-credit-hour program consists of 13 required courses and is fully online, making it possible to finish quickly while continuing to work.
Yes. EOU’s business programs, including the Post-Baccalaureate Accounting Certificate, are accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE). This accreditation signals that the program meets rigorous academic and professional standards and is recognized by employers in the accounting field.
Sources and Disclaimer
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Business and Financial Occupations.” Retrieved April 8, 2026, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/.
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Financial Managers.” Retrieved April 8, 2026, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/financial-managers.htm.
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Accountants and Auditors.” Retrieved April 8, 2026, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/accountants-and-auditors.htm.
*This is an estimate of the total tuition based on the current school year and is subject to change. Fully online students are subject to a one-time matriculation fee of $250.