A graduate certificate is a great way to add valuable skills that will enhance your accounting career and keep you professionally competitive.
Analytics
With an understanding of analytics, you’ll be able to offer critical business insights, like how to better manage risk, predict consumer behavior, identify new opportunities, and more.
Forensic Accounting
In addition to gaining the skill to spot and stop fraud, a graduate certificate in forensic accounting gives you access to a fast-growing job market and a higher earning potential.
Taxation
Everyone needs a tax accountant, and with a certificate in taxation, you’ll be qualified to work for the largest professional service firms in the world or open your own business.
STEM-Designated Specialization
Our STEM-designated accounting program is available to graduate accounting students who are accepted into the accounting analytics specialization and complete four courses that are specific to the STEM designation. The designation may allow F-1 international students to apply for a 24-month extension of their Optional Practical Training, granting them the ability to work in the US for up to three years in their major field of study.
Partnership with ACCA and ACFE
We are one of the few universities in the US to have a partnership with ACCA. By completing the MSA program, you can wave up to 8 of their 14 exams. We will also help you prepare for the ACFE's exam and CFE credential, the main certification for international anti-fraud professionals.
Expert Faculty
Before joining the faculty, Casey Evans was senior director of forensic & litigation consulting at FTI Consulting, where she specialized in conducting complex forensic accounting and financial fraud investigations in conjunction with the SEC, DOJ, and corporate audit committee inquiries. She was part of the team of FTI investigators responsible for investigating Bernard Madoff and Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities, one of the largest investor frauds in American history.
Hnin is a Washington, DC local, and earned a bachelor’s in business administration and accounting at the University of the District of Columbia. She decided to continue her academic career at Kogod due to it being located in her hometown and due to the wide variety of classes that interested her. After completing her master’s program, Hnin wants to focus on taxation and complex financial structures before eventually working in non-profit management. Schedule a one-on-one chat with Hnin to learn more about her time as a Kogod student!
Jonathan comes to Kogod from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. He has a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Hood College. Jonathan aims to work as a tax consultant at a Big Four accounting firm, and saw Kogod as the best way to reach that goal. The school’s accounting analytics option was a perfect fit for the degree program he was looking for! To speak with Jonathan about his time as a Kogod student, schedule a chat with him!
Sheikh is from The Gambia, and earned a bachelor’s in economics at American International University West Africa. He says that Kogod provides the ideal environment for him to grow both academically and professionally, and that he chose the school for its emphasis on applied learning and global business practices, as well as its diverse and collaborative environment. After graduation, Sheik hopes to become a certified accountant and to thrive in a dynamic accounting environment where he can take on a leadership role and make positive impacts in the field. Schedule a meeting with Sheik to learn more about his experience at Kogod!
Evans joins the Kogod community from Harare, Zimbabwe, and holds a bachelor’s in accounting from the University of Zimbabwe. He wants to become a certified public accountant (CPA) and later an accounting executive, and saw Kogod as a school that would help him reach his goals. Evans says, “with its esteemed faculty members and resources that would be available to me as well as its rigorous training and mentorship programs, I knew that I would be in the right hands. With Kogod the aim is to fly high like an eagle. After completing the program, I will be positioned to excel.” To hear from Evans about his experience as a Kogod student, schedule a one-on-one chat with him!
Tatenda comes from Zimbabwe, and earned his bachelor’s of accountancy at Bindura University of Science Education. He chose Kogod because of its strong reputation as a business school, its emphasis on experiential learning, and its robust alumni and mentorship network. After completing his degree, Tatenda wants to take the chartered accountant exams so that he can ultimately work in accounting consultancy and start his own accounting firm. Schedule a chat with Tatenda to hear more about his time as a Kogod student!
Allaye is originally from Mali, and earned his undergraduate degree in accounting and finance from the University of Miami. After graduation, he hopes to work as an accountant for a Big Four firm and ultimately to reach a leadership role in a multinational corporation that will enable him to positively impact his home nation. “I chose Kogod because of its innovative and forward-thinking approach to education,” Allaye says. “The school is dedicated to preparing its students not only for their future careers but for the rapidly changing world as well.” Schedule a one-on-one with Allaye today to learn more about his experience as a Kogod student!
Emmanuel is from Ghana, and holds a BBA in accounting from Valley View University. His career goals include becoming a Certified Public Accountant and being employed by a Big Four firm. He believes that a Kogod education will set him up for success, as the course structure aligns with CPA requirements and ACCA exemptions. Schedule a one-one-on with Emmanuel today to learn more about his time in Kogod’s accounting program!
Frank comes to Kogod from Kade, Ghana, and holds a BSc in accounting from the University of Education at Winneba. With his MS in accounting, Frank wants to become a financial controller for a reputable organization so that he can continue to grow his skills and experience. When asked why he chose Kogod, Frank said that the school “equips learners with the necessary experience to address current and future business problems,” and cited the faculty’s wide range of professional experience. To learn more about Frank’s experience as a Kogod accounting student, schedule a chat with him today!
Mercy comes to Kogod from her home country of Uganda, and holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce from Makerere University. She chose Kogod for its reputation, its scholarship options, and its support of international students looking to study in the United States. With her accounting degree, she wants to work in sustainable development on a global scale. To learn more about Mercy and her time as a Kogod student, schedule a one-on-one meeting with her!
Silas is from Makueni, Kenya, and earned his bachelor’s degree in commerce from the University of Nairobi. He’s excited to pursue his accounting degree at Kogod, as he says that the program “offers me clear specialization options and paths that align perfectly with both my career goals and my desire to stay up to date with the latest concepts and skills.” Once he graduates, Silas plans to become an accountant for a well-established organization where he can drive positive change while continuing to learn and grow in the field. To talk with Silas about his experience in Kogod’s accounting program, schedule a meeting today!
Gabrielle Vella, a BS in business administration and MS in accounting 2021 graduate, discusses her Kogod School of Business experience on Campus Reel.
“The reason I chose this program was because it’s a great set-up for someone that’s interested in taking the CPA; a lot of the classes are extremely helpful and overlap with a lot of the study guides that are offered.”