Boise State’s Online Accounting Foundations Graduate Certificate will help you take the next step in your career. Those who want an added emphasis area (to complement other graduate work), small business owners wanting additional accounting knowledge and employees needing to enhance current skills will all benefit from this certificate program that does not require an undergraduate degree in accounting.
Boise State’s College of Business and Economics (COBE) AND the Department of Accountancy are both accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), putting them in the top tier of business schools and accountancy programs worldwide. Only 874 business institutions in 56 territories and countries have earned AACSB accreditation.
Boise State is also one of only 190 schools who hold the additional, specialized AACSB accreditation for their accounting program. This specialized AACSB accounting accreditation assures you that our program meets rigorous criteria and standards for excellence in accounting education across three main themes: engagement, innovation, and impact.
Certificate holders will gain knowledge in the foundations of accounting. They will be versed in financial statement preparation and analysis, tax procedures and planning, and information technology and data analytics. Program participants will receive training in management decision making and business processes. They will learn how to research current accounting topics independently to stay up-to-date on new laws and technologies in their field.
To be considered for the Online Accounting Foundations Graduate Certificate, applicants must meet the following requirements:
*Students should be comfortable with and have experience using Excel. Your success coach can discuss the specific requirements for the program with you.
Applications may be accepted after the deadline if space is available in courses. Reach out to the success coaches for more information on the application process and timelines.
| Semester | Application Deadline | Courses Begin |
|---|---|---|
| Spring | November 30* | Early January |
| Summer | April 15* | Early May |
| Fall | July 15* | Late August |
| *Students interested in financial aid are encouraged to apply 1 month prior to these posted deadlines. | ||
Boise State University’s online program offers reasonably priced tuition, ongoing support, financial aid options and degree paths that help ensure you reach your goals quickly and efficiently.
| Description | Cost |
|---|---|
| Boise State Graduate Admissions Application Fee (non-refundable) | $65 |
| Courses (18 total credits @ $495 per credit*) | $8,910 |
| Books (estimate) | $360 |
| Graduation Application Fee | $25 |
| Approximate Total Investment | $9,360 |
| Other potential expenses may include a personal computer, webcam, headphones with mic, and internet access, which are all required for this program. | varies |
This program is offered online only with no in-person requirements. The below online certificate curriculum shows the courses required for the program.
| Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Accounting Foundations courses | ||
| ACCT 500 | Foundations of Financial Reporting I | 3 |
| ACCT 501 | Foundations of Financial Reporting II | 3 |
| ACCT 504 | Foundations of Financial Statement Auditing | 3 |
| ACCT 513 | Foundations of Cost Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT 529 | Foundations of Federal Income Taxation | 3 |
| ACCT 549 | Foundations of Accounting Information Systems | 3 |
| Total | 18 | |
We’re here to help! From deciding if an online certificate is right for you to figuring out what credits transfer from previous schools, talking to a Student Success Coach is the best place to start.