Certificate in Accounting and Finance
The Certificate programs within the School of Business and Management are not accepting new enrollments after February 1, 2024.
The Certificate in Accounting and Finance (CBAF) provides learners with the knowledge and skills to be able to perform valuations involving equity-based instruments, dividend policies/payments, and tangible assets. Learners will increase their financial literacy while analyzing financial documents and methods of control. Additionally, learners will apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) while reading and producing elements of consolidated financial statements. They will expand their knowledge regarding the accounting cycle, the types and natures of financial statements, and cash controls suitable for small businesses and understand the concept of taxable income and its reporting within the federal tax framework. Finally, learners will gain experience with the tools and methods enabling individuals to complete federal tax returns.
Program Learning Outcomes
The objectives of the Certificate in Accounting and Finance include the following:
- Perform valuations involving equity-based instruments, dividend policies/payments, and tangible assets.
- Increase financial literacy while analyzing financial documents and methods of control.
- Apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) while reading and producing elements of consolidated financial statements.
- Expand knowledge regarding the accounting cycle, the types and natures of financial statements, and cash controls suitable for small businesses.
- Understand the concept of taxable income, and its reporting, within the federal tax framework.
- Experience tools and methods enabling individuals to complete federal tax returns.
Required Courses (12 Total Credits Required)
This program is not designed to meet the educational requirements for a specific professional license or certification required for employment in an occupation. As such, CalSouthern has made no determination regarding prerequisites for licensure or certification in any state or jurisdiction.