Advance Your Accounting Career with Specialized Financial Reporting Expertise.

Offered 100% online, the UConn School of Business Graduate Certificate in Financial Reporting delivers a powerful credential for professionals and students looking to enhance their expertise in advanced accounting and financial statement preparation. Whether you're preparing for CPA licensure or seeking to excel in corporate finance roles, this online graduate certificate provides the advanced skills employers demand. Join the ranks of Financial Reporting Managers, Chief Accounting Officers, and CFOs who drive business success through expert financial reporting and compliance.

Program at a Glance

UConn's Graduate Certificate in Financial Reporting is a fully online, graduate-level program designed for accounting professionals and students looking to deepen their expertise in complex financial reporting issues across various sectors.

  • Format: 100% Online
  • Start Terms: Fall, Spring, Summer
  • Time to Complete: Finish in two 12-week sessions
  • Credits: 12 credit hours (4 courses)
  • Course Fees: $1,125 per credit hour
  • Focus Areas: Corporate Reporting, Compliance, GAAP Standards

Why Earn a Graduate Certificate in Financial Reporting from UConn?

This program is ideal for:

  • Individuals preparing for the CPA exam and in need of additional coursework.
  • Professionals seeking to advance in audit, controllership, or financial management roles.
  • Graduates from non-UConn programs who want specialized financial reporting credentials.

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For CPA Candidates:

  • Aligns with new CPA exam focus areas
  • Fulfills 150-hour requirement with relevant coursework
  • Provides a competitive edge in financial reporting section
  • Builds expertise for accounting firm and corporate roles

For Non-CPA Career Paths:

  • Direct path to financial reporting management roles
  • Essential for Controller and CFO positions
  • High-demand skills in corporate finance
  • Excellent ROI with specialized expertise in today's business environment

Program Learning Outcomes:

  • Analyze and interpret complex financial statements
  • Apply accounting principles to mergers, acquisitions, derivatives, and international operations
  • Evaluate the financial health of organizations using reporting data
  • Communicate financial information clearly and accurately to stakeholders

Required Courses

Complete 4 courses (12 credits) from our comprehensive financial reporting curriculum:

  • ACCT 5532 – Contemporary Issues in Financial Reporting and Analysis
  • ACCT 5535 – Global Financial Reporting and Analysis
  • ACCT 5543 – Advanced Assurance
  • ACCT 5549 – Accounting and Disclosure for Not-for-Profit Entities
  • ACCT 5559 – Accounting and Auditing for Governmental Entities
  • ACCT 5582 – Research for Accounting Professionals
  • ACCT 5583 – Financial Reporting of Income Taxes

Flexible Online Learning

Professional-Friendly Format. Designed for working professionals, our online financial reporting certificate offers the flexibility you need without sacrificing quality. You'll engage with the same world-class UConn faculty who teach our top-ranked MSA program, participate in interactive discussions with peers from across the country, and complete hands-on projects using real-world financial reporting scenarios.

Online Learning Benefits:

  • Learn from anywhere - no commute required
  • Asynchronous coursework fits your work schedule
  • Interactive online discussions with diverse professionals
  • Access to the same faculty as our nationally-ranked MSA program
  • Digital resources and cutting-edge financial reporting tools

Application Process

Applying to UConn’s Graduate Certificate in Financial Reporting is easy for qualified candidates, thanks to our streamlined application process.

  • Undergraduate degree required, or
  • Completion of UConn's Accounting Fundamentals Certificate, or
  • Completed pre-requisite courses:
    • Introductory Financial Accounting
    • Introductory Managerial Accounting
    • Intermediate Financial Accounting I & II
    • US Federal Income Tax
    • Auditing
  • Personal essays
  • Resume
  • Official transcripts

Applicants who have earned UConn's Certificate in Accounting Fundamentals are eligible to apply.

Contact Us

Ready to take your accounting career to the next level? Contact us today to learn how our Financial Reporting Certificate can help you achieve your professional goals.

Email: msacct@uconn.edu
Phone: (860) 486-0334

Contact Information

Email: msacct@uconn.edu
Phone: (860) 486-0334