What Accounting Certificates do Employers Want to See

Out of all of the certificate course options available at your fingertips, which ones do employers actually care to see?  Well, let us start off by saying, an additional certificate on your resume is going to help you stand out from the crowd. Furthermore, if you are already in your career, a certificate course is going to help expedite advancement within your career. Therefore we are going to show you why you should be considering a certificate course in accounting, regardless of your level of accounting knowledge.

What exactly is a Certificate in Accounting?

A certificate course in accounting is designated specifically to help students best prepare for the workforce and give current employees the opportunity to grow into managerial positions. One of the primary skills learned is how to analyze and forecast financial data. Investing in a certificate in professional accounting is a profitable move for upwardly-mobile professionals. Many employers prefer candidates who already have knowledge of the industry, and those with superior proficiency in management are in particularly high demand.

If you’re serious about becoming a better accountant, moving up, and gaining accounting skills, the dynamic online accounting courses offered in TGG-U’s certificate programs are for you.

Bi-weekly live-streaming classes give you personalized attention to ensure that your certificate is more than a piece of paper. You will have actionable skills to be an asset to any accounting team.

Certificate programs are designed to prepare graduates for job opportunities as consultants and team leaders in a financial services firm. Positions with regulatory reporting responsibilities are also open to students with professional accounting designations. 

What are the courses and why should I take them?

Foundations of Accounting

This course is for you if you have little to no experience, but a fair amount of interest in accounting. Want to upgrade from Bookkeeping to Accounting? This is the right course for you!

Building the Accounting Framework

The Building the Accounting Framework Certificate course teaches next level accounting expertise for those with some background in the field.

Implementing the Accounting Blueprint 

You are at the manager level within your company and are looking to advance. In this course, you will learn how to design processes for an accounting team and department, gain in-depth knowledge of managing the month-end close process, learn how to build financial packages, and learn how to manage the performance of individuals and teams.

Driving the Financial Narrative 

For the experienced accounting manager who is ready to take on the responsibility of Controller. This is a deep dive into managing accounting teams in addition to the technical knowledge needed to excel in this role.

Strategic Financial Leadership

This course is a collaborative course bringing CFOs and aspiring CFOs together to better understand the challenges CFOs face and the skills that are needed to meet those challenges and lead a team.

Each of these courses offers new skills for every level of accounting. Sign up for the course that best suits your needs to begin learning today! Your employer will thank you.