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Prepare to become an accounting professional by learning how to record, report, and analyze the financial transactions of organizations. In this three-course program, you’ll develop practical knowledge of financial and managerial accounting while building in-demand skills like critical thinking, communication, leadership, and decision-making.
Led by top-ranked faculty in the field, you’ll study the principles, concepts, and methods that govern professional accounting. You can also apply what you’ve learned to real-world problems through experiential learning opportunities. Get the job-ready skills needed to start an entry-level accounting or finance role in less than a year.
The courses in this certificate program can be applied toward the education requirements for the Uniform CPA Examination®, and are fully stackable toward the full [Master of Science in Accountancy](https://www.coursera.org/degrees/imsa) (iMSA), [Master of Business Administration](https://www.coursera.org/degrees/imba) (iMBA), and [Master of Science in Management](https://www.coursera.org/degrees/ms-management-illinois) (iMSM) degree programs at University of Illinois’ Gies College of Business.
Led by top-ranked faculty in the field, you’ll study the principles, concepts, and methods that govern professional accounting. You can also apply what you’ve learned to real-world problems through experiential learning opportunities. Get the job-ready skills needed to start an entry-level accounting or finance role in less than a year.
The courses in this certificate program can be applied toward the education requirements for the Uniform CPA Examination®, and are fully stackable toward the full [Master of Science in Accountancy](https://www.coursera.org/degrees/imsa) (iMSA), [Master of Business Administration](https://www.coursera.org/degrees/imba) (iMBA), and [Master of Science in Management](https://www.coursera.org/degrees/ms-management-illinois) (iMSM) degree programs at University of Illinois’ Gies College of Business.
