Overview
Course Dates: Dates Pending
Participants progress through the full accounting cycle and develop the skills to prepare and interpret key financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), while gaining insight into the regulatory and standard-setting environment. The course also covers essential topics such as cash and receivables, inventory, long-term assets, liabilities, equity, investments, income taxes, and earnings per share.
Access to Microsoft Excel, which will be used extensively for data analysis, visualization, and applied exercises. A desktop or laptop version is recommended to ensure full functionality. All required textbooks are included in the program fee.
Individual Course Enrollment Notice
Learners intending to pursue admission to the Master of Accountancy and Data Analytics (MACC) or the Master of Taxation and Data Analytics (MTax) are required to complete the complete W. P. Carey MACC/MTAX Bootcamp.
About this course
The W. P. Carey Graduate Pathway Bootcamp Program to an Accounting Profession is an accelerated and non-academic track that provides students with essential knowledge and skills in accounting and taxation. It's a perfect choice for those who are time-constrained or about to graduate with an unrelated undergraduate degree. This graduate pathway equips you with practical, real-world expertise, ensuring you are well-prepared for your future career in these dynamic fields.
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