PGCert in Accounting and Related Services

Hood's graduate accounting certificate developed from the accounting concentration of the MBA. It suits people hoping to enter accounting or move ahead by adding specialized skills, and it also helps anyone who needs credit hours to qualify for the CPA exam. The certificate is listed as an online offering and can also be taken at the Frederick, Maryland campus. Classes are small and interactive, led by academic and industry professionals, which encourages conversation and professional networking. Topics include the financial choices that shape governance and strategy, the preparation and communication of financial statements, analysis of costs, and control of systems. Students also study financial planning, management control, and the part information technology plays in financial reporting. The program page offers ways to request information, arrange a visit or apply, and it names a faculty contact. The college catalog gives complete requirements and course descriptions for those comparing options.