Accounting Certification

Communicate Accounting Knowledge

The Accounting Certification assures employers of your accounting knowledge. It distinguishes you from your competition, builds credibility, and validates knowledge.

The certification is required for the Certified Accounting Paraprofessional (CAP) license.

Accounting Certification requires the completion of the Accounting What the Numbers Mean course and Accounting Certification exam.
The course may be substituted by an approved equivalent course. Certification candidates must receive a minimum of 75% on the course and exam.

Accreditation

The Accounting Certification is accredited by Consortia Accounting School.

Consortia is a registered Postsecondary School providing post-secondary education for educational, vocational, or professional objectives.

Topics Covered on the Exam

• Accounting - Present and Past
• Financial Statements and Accounting Concepts/Principle
• Fundamental Interpretations Made from Financial Statement Data
• The Bookkeeping Process and Transaction Analysis
• Accounting for and Presentation of Current Assets
• Accounting for and Presentation of Property, Plant, and Equipment, and Other Noncurrent Assets
• Accounting for and Presentation of Liabilities
• Accounting for and Presentation of Stockholders' Equity
• The Income Statement and the Statement of Cash Flows
• Corporate Governance, Notes to the Financial Statements, and Other Disclosures
• Financial Statement Analysis

Exam Materials

• Accounting Certification exam
• Accounting Certification certificate
• Accounting Certification badge

Steps to Take the Exam

1. Take Accounting Certification pre-assessment test.
2. Complete the Accounting What the Numbers Mean course.
3. Take the Accounting Certification post-assessment test.
4. Take the Accounting Certification exam.