Cost accounting programs

This online accounting certificate can be taken as a stand-alone program or as part of Champlain's online bachelor's degree in accounting.
We understand how important it is for busy working adults to gain knowledge and expertise quickly, which is why our cost accounting certificate coursework is applicable to the workplace from day one.

If you want to gain proficiency in cost accounting fundamentals, learning about traditional accounting can help you prepare for more specialized coursework.
As a beginner, you might start with introductory topics like types of costs, cost classification and allocation, and different costing methods.

Designed for entrepreneurs, small business owners and others who need an introduction to the internal accounting needs of business, Champlain's cost accounting online certificate will give you a foundation in decision making, budgeting, planning, financial modeling, and cost-volume-profit patterns.

Cost accounting offers students a unique blend of business management and accounting skills.
Compared to general accounting degrees, the cost accounting discipline tends to expand career opportunities to include: