Accounting Micro-Credentials
Develop critical skills in accounting to advance your career or complement your degree.
Accounting Micro-Credentials
Program Overview
OPSU’s stackable Accounting micro-credentials provide targeted, real-world competencies that can be used immediately in your profession. These credentials are ideal for individuals pursuing or currently working in business, finance, auditing, or tax-related roles. The badges build from basic accounting principles to applied managerial analysis and ethics.
Badge Levels and Skills
Badge I: Financial Accounting Fundamentals
Covers foundational knowledge of financial statements, accounting cycles, and GAAP principles.
Skill Tags:
- Journal Entries
- Ledger Posting
- Trial Balance
- Financial Statements
- GAAP Compliance
- Cash vs. Accrual Methods
Badge II: Managerial Accounting and Applications
Introduces cost behaviors, budgeting, and internal decision-making tools for managers.
Skill Tags:
- Budget Development
- Cost-Volume-Profit Analysis
- Variance Analysis
- Break-Even Analysis
- Activity-Based Costing
- Strategic Cost Management
Badge III: Accounting Software and Professional Ethics
Focuses on proficiency in accounting software and ethical principles in professional practice.
Skill Tags:
- QuickBooks/Peachtree
- Spreadsheet Analysis
- Internal Controls
- Professional Conduct
- Accounting Technology
- Regulatory Frameworks
Delivery Format
Courses are delivered both online and in-person on the OPSU campus in Goodwell, Oklahoma. Coursework may include case studies, software simulations, and applied projects relevant to today’s business environment.
Contact Information
For More information about the Accounting Micro-Credentials, please contact:
Amanda Beasley
Accounting Department Chair
Email: Amanda.beasley@opsu.edu
Office: Carter Hall 101B
Phone: (580) 461-5854