$2,250
Total certificate cost
09/03/2026
Next start date
Online - scheduled
Learning modality
13 Weeks to complete
3 courses
Overview
The W. P. Carey MACC/MTax Bootcamp is an accelerated program designed to equip students with essential foundational skills for success in the Master of Accountancy and Data Analytics (MACC) or the Master of Taxation and Data Analytics (MTax). Through specialized courses in financial accounting, auditing, and taxation, this bootcamp prepares you for advanced graduate study.
Key Benefits:
- Fast-track your path to MACC or MTax programs.
- Tailored courses to cover core accounting and taxation skills.
- Ideal for non-accounting undergraduates seeking career shifts.
What’s Included:
- Three specialized online courses: Financial Accounting, Auditing, and Taxation.
- Textbooks included in the program fee.
- Extensive use of Microsoft Excel for data analysis and visualization.
Program Schedule:
Financial Accounting: September 3, 2026 – November 4, 2026
Auditing or Taxation: November 12, 2026 – December 9, 2026
Quickly and effectively prepare for advanced studies in accounting and taxation with this intensive bootcamp, designed for rapid mastery of essential concepts.
*Participants in this bootcamp will need access to Microsoft Excel, as it will be used extensively for data analysis, visualization, and other exercises. A desktop or laptop version is recommended to ensure full functionality of the required features.
Courses within certificate
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.
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Who this certificate is designed for
- Individuals without an undergraduate accounting background who plan to pursue ASU’s MACC or MTax programs.
- Those seeking a fast-track pathway into graduate-level accounting or taxation.
- Career changers who want to build practical, foundational knowledge in accounting and taxation.
- Learners who want to gain confidence and skills before beginning a master’s program in accountancy or tax.
Outcomes
By the end of this certificate, you’ll be able to:
- Understand and apply fundamental principles of financial accounting, auditing, and taxation.
- Utilize Microsoft Excel for data analysis, visualization, and accounting tasks.
- Prepare for advanced coursework in the Master of Accountancy and Data Analytics (MACC) or Master of Taxation and Data Analytics (MTax) programs.
- Demonstrate a solid foundation in key accounting concepts for professional growth and success in graduate-level studies.
Practical skills you will develop
This program equips learners with vital skills to thrive in today's complex workforce. Key skills include:
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