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Build Your Expertise—And Your Future—In Advanced Accounting
Graduate-level courses designed to fit your career, your schedule, and your goals.
As the accounting profession becomes more complex, the demand for professionals with advanced, job-ready skills continues to grow. WGU’s Advanced Accounting Courses help you stay ahead, with flexible, self-paced learning built for working professionals who already hold a bachelor’s degree in accounting or a closely related field.
Each course is competitively priced at $1,000 and can be completed in just 60 days. Take one course at a time and earn graduate-level credit that stacks toward toward WGU's Master of Accounting program. Whether you're advancing your career, fulfilling credit-hour requirements for CPA exam eligibility, or exploring next steps toward graduate school, this is your pathway forward.
What You’ll Learn
Choose from seven targeted courses that equip you with advanced skills in key areas of modern accounting:
- Data Analytics for Accountants I and II. Build data fluency for today’s digital-first accounting roles, with hands-on training in data modeling, pattern recognition, and analytics tools.
- Corporate Taxation. Build deep expertise in corporate tax planning, ideal for supporting larger or incorporated firms navigating complex tax laws.
- Pass-Through Taxation. Gain specialized knowledge in partnership and S-Corp taxation—perfect for helping private firms and small businesses manage tax obligations efficiently.
- Ethics for Accountants. Strengthen your understanding of legal responsibilities and ethical practices through real-world case analysis.
- Fraud and Forensic Accounting. Learn to identify, investigate, and report financial fraud using applied forensic techniques.
- Accounting Research and Critical Thinking. Practice advanced research techniques with authoritative databases to solve complex accounting problems.
Is This Right for You?
These graduate-level courses are ideal for:
- Professionals with a bachelor's in accounting seeking to fulfill credit-hour requirements for CPA exam eligibility.
- Working accountants looking to specialize in areas like data analytics or taxation.
- Advancing professionals ready to prepare for graduate education without the full commitment.
Success Starts Here
WGU’s Advanced Accounting Courses are built for professionals who hold a bachelor’s degree in accounting and want to take the next step. Each course earns three graduate-level credits and can be applied directly toward WGU’s Master of Accounting program, giving you a head start on your advanced degree without committing to a full program.
HOW IT WORKS
Here's What You Can Expect from This Certificate
- A bachelor’s degree is required to enroll in a course. You can enroll in one course at a time.
- You must have internet access, a computer, and an external webcam.
- Some courses require final exams. Others require performance assessments. You will submit your performance assessments for evaluation by our WGU Evaluation Team.
- These courses will be self-directed, like other WGU competency-based courses, allowing you to complete modules as quickly as you master the material.
- You should plan to dedicate 15–20 hours a week to the program.
Prepared for Success on the Job
*From a 2023 Harris Poll of 300 employers of WGU graduates.
100% of employers said that WGU graduates were prepared for their jobs.*
97% of employers said that they would hire another WGU grad.*
98% of employers said WGU graduates met or exceeded expectations.*
Get Started on Your Journey
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