Programs / Financial Accounting / Certificate
Certificate | Financial Accounting
Certificate in Financial Accounting
The accounting cycle, accounts and financial statements, financial management, internal audit basics and corporate governance principles.
Level
Certificate
Training hours
110 training hours
Format
Online, self-paced
Certificate
Verifiable serial number
What you will learn
Skills you can use at work
- What accounting is and how the accounting cycle works
- Accounts, trial balance and accounting entries
- Income statement and balance sheet
- Financial management and the personal budget
- Introduction to internal audit
- Principles of corporate governance
Who it is for
People starting in accounting and finance.
Where it fits
At least 60 training hours.
Inside this program
The modules you complete
Financial Accounting programme (100 hours)
- What accounting is and its branches
- Accounting assumptions and the accounting cycle
- The financial and accounting system
- Assets, accounts, the trial balance and accounting entries
- Income statement and balance sheet
- Accrued and deferred revenue and correcting errors
- Financial management and the personal budget
- Introduction to internal audit and audit quality
- Principles of corporate governance
Financial Statements (10 hours)
- Preparing and reading financial statements
Total: 110 training hours. Training hours are the instructional hours of each training kit or designed curriculum, not academic credit hours.
The ladder
CertificateOne skill area, job-readyDiplomaCertificates stacked into a profileVocational BachelorA deeper vocational pathwayExecutive MasterBy applicationExecutive PhDBy applicationYour path
Every credential is a step, not an end point
Hours you complete here count towards the next level in the same field. Study one program now, add more later, and keep what you have already earned.
Learn, practise, prove
How you move through it
- 01
Enrol and start
Send the short enrolment form. We confirm by email and give you access.
- 02
Study at your pace
Work through short modules online. Pause and return as life requires.
- 03
Practise and be assessed
Quizzes after each module, a final assessment and practical tasks where the program needs them.
- 04
Earn a verifiable certificate
Receive a certificate with a unique serial number that anyone can check on this website.
Luminary International University offers vocational and professional certifications only. Its Certificates, Diplomas and Vocational Bachelor, Executive Master and Executive PhD pathways are vocational and professional qualifications, not academic degrees, and cannot be compared with, or used in place of, academic qualifications. Luminary does not operate under, or hold approval from, any ministry or department of higher education, including in the United States. Its certificates are not intended for academic equivalency, credit transfer or admission to academic programs.
FAQ
Questions about this program
Do I need prior experience?
Not for Certificate programs. Tell us about your background and we will confirm the best starting point.
How long does it take?
110 training hours. Because it is self-paced, your calendar time depends on how many hours you can give each week.
Is there a study plan?
Yes. Modules are short and ordered, so you can plan a few hours each week and track your progress.
What do I receive?
A certificate with a unique serial number, listed on the verification page, once you complete the assessments.
Is this an academic degree?
No. It is a vocational and professional certification for career advancement.