Graduate Certificate in Accountancy
The graduate certificate in accountancy offers students a deeper understanding of accounting information. Although the certificate does not qualify students for a CPA, the program is designed to provide a solid understanding of the fundamentals of accounting. Program graduates will be informed users of accounting information, able to apply accounting knowledge in their current disciplines and make more informed decisions.
Visit the program website for additional program information.
| Current GWSB Graduate Degree Students | All students in good academic standing enrolled in a graduate degree program within the GW School of Business (GWSB) are eligible to be considered for admission to the graduate certificate program. Current students are required to complete and submit an online application via their student portal. To apply for a grad certificate, please follow the directions found in the Current Student Certificate Application Guide. Please note: Due to the high-level quantitative course work taught in the Business Analytics (BA) graduate certificate program, current GW Masters/MBA students must upload copies of all previous transcripts, including from undergraduate and graduate institutions. These transcripts must be included with the BA graduate certificate application. |
| Non-GWSB Students | To be considered for admission, applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Previous academic history, letters of recommendation, demonstrated motivation and aptitude to undertake graduate-level work, and professional experience are all taken into consideration. Please note: Graduate certificate registration does not qualify for federal financial aid, but students may seek private loans to fund their study. To apply, you must complete the online application and provide transcripts from each undergraduate and graduate academic institution as well as a professional resume, one letter of recommendation, and a statement of purpose. GMAT or GRE scores are not needed. |
| Application Deadlines | Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Candidates seeking financial assistance and international students requiring visas are encouraged to apply early. Only completed applications, with all required materials, will be considered for admission. Please note: Only the Master of Accountancy (MAccy) program is accepting applications for Summer 2020. No other degree or graduate certificate program has a Summer 2020 enrollment option. |
| Round 1 Summer-1/15 Fall-1/15 | |
| Round 2 Summer-4/1 Fall-4/1 | |
| Round 3 Summer-5/1 Fall-5/15 | |
| Prior Academic Records | Transcripts are required from all colleges and universities attended, whether or not credit was earned, the program was completed, or the credit appears as transfer credit on another transcript. Unofficial transcripts from all colleges and universities attended should be uploaded to your online application. Official transcripts are required only of applicants who are offered admission. International applicants should upload the English-language version of their transcripts or a copy of a credentials evaluation. |
Supporting documents not submitted online should be mailed to:
The GW School of Business
Attn: Graduate Admissions
2201 G Street, NW, Suite 550
Washington, DC 20052
Contact for questions:
business@gwu.edu ~ 202-994-1212 (phone)
9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday
The following requirements must be fulfilled: 12 credits, including 6 credits in required courses and 6 credits in elective courses.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| ACCY 6101 | Financial Accounting (or equivalent course/experience) | |
| or MBAD 6211 | Financial Accounting | |
| ACCY 6104 | Intermediate Accounting I | |
| or ACCY 6106 | Financial Statement Analysis | |
| Electives | ||
| 6 credits in elective courses from the following: | ||
| SMPP 6215 | Corporate Governance and Ethics | |
| ACCY 6104 | Intermediate Accounting I | |
| ACCY 6105 | Intermediate Accounting II | |
| ACCY 6106 | Financial Statement Analysis | |
| ACCY 6110 | International Reporting and Control | |
| ACCY 6112 | International Financial Reporting Standards | |
| ACCY 6201 | Accounting for Internal Decision Making | |
| ACCY 6202 | Advanced Strategic Cost Management | |
| ACCY 6203 | Controls, Alignment, and the Organization | |
| ACCY 6204 | Managerial Accounting for Government and Nonprofits | |
| ACCY 6302 | Fraud Examination and Forensic Accounting | |
| ACCY 6401 | Federal Income Taxation | |
| ACCY 6402 | Federal Income Taxation of Partnerships | |
| ACCY 6404 | Taxation of Financial Instruments | |
| ACCY 6501 | Accounting Information Systems and Electronic Data Processing | |
| ACCY 6701 | Government Accounting | |
| ACCY 6705 | Nonprofit Accounting | |