Certificate Program
in Accounting
The Certificate Program in Accounting can be completed by taking evening and/or Saturday courses at our main campus in Berea or BW East in Beachwood, Ohio.
The Accounting Certificate requires six accounting courses (18 credit hours). More than half of the courses must be completed at Baldwin Wallace University. Seven hours of course work may be transferred from other accredited colleges and universities as long as the courses are not more than 10 years old.
Classes are offered days and evenings/weekends. All courses in this certificate may be used to meet major requirements in the B.A. in Accounting.
The following four courses are required:
| BUS 211 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 credits |
| BUS 212 | Principles of Accounting II | 3 credits* |
| BUS 321 | Intermediate Accounting I | 3 credits* |
| BUS 322 | Intermediate Accounting II | 3 credits* |
Specialization Electives: Choose two courses in Accounting from the list below.
| BUS 316 | Cost Accounting & Analysis | 3 credits* |
| BUS 407 | Federal Income Taxation | 3 credits* |
| BUS 408 | Federal Taxation | 3 credits* |
| BUS 417 | Principles of Auditing | 3 credits* |
| BUS 418 | Governmental & Nonprofit Accounting | 3 credits* |
| BUS 420 | Accounting Systems | 3 credits* |
| BUS 421 | Advanced Accounting | 3 credits* |
BW Certificate Programs
Build focused knowledge in a career-relevant area without completing an entire degree program. Certificates update and enhance career credentials. All courses are available in the Adult & Continuing Education Program, and may be completed on a part-time schedule. Certificate courses may be used to meet bachelor degree requirements.