Program Overview

The Certificate in Accounting is a nine-month academic program designed to build foundational and intermediate competencies in accounting principles, bookkeeping systems, financial statement preparation, and professional business practices. The curriculum combines structured classroom instruction with instructor-guided applied exercises and traditional academic assessments. Learning outcomes and progress are evaluated through written examinations, graded accounting projects, and performance evaluations aligned with institutional academic standards.

The Accounting Programs at INX Academy are designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting practices, to keep students abreast of innovations in the field, and to enhance proficiency in accounting-related functions such as financial analysis and data interpretation. The programs are intended to provide a broader understanding of accounting principles and business applications by offering exposure to the traditional areas of accounting.

INX Academy non-degree Certificate Program in Accounting is designed to provide students with a broad and thorough understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting practices, to keep students abreast of innovations in the field, and to enhance proficiency in accounting-related functions such as financial analysis and data interpretation.

Instruction focuses on the academic study and analysis of accounting principles and financial systems. Program activities are conducted for academic evaluation purposes and are not intended as vocational bookkeeping or employment-based training.

Academic Policy & Instructional Framework

It is possible to complete this program in as little as one year.

Students will apply theoretical accounting concepts through structured practical exercises that reinforce academic learning outcomes.

All programs are delivered in a full-time format consisting of a minimum of 36 instructional hours per week across multiple scheduled instructional days.

INX Academy’s programs are designed as academic courses of study and are not intended to provide vocational training or certification preparation as a primary objective.

Class information:
(CIP Code: 52.0301)
Number of months to complete the program: 9
*Students receive academic support and career exploration guidance designed to complement their academic learning.
*Upon successful completion, graduates will demonstrate competencies in financial reporting, bookkeeping theory and practice, and foundational accounting analysis.
Total Credits to complete program: 36

Instructional Hours: 36 hours per week
(24 lecture + 12 supervised academic activities)

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Price per Credit: $250
Total Price for program: $9050.00
F-1 eligibility for this program is governed by SEVP approval and institutional I-17 listing. Prospective international students should consult the admissions office for details.
*Course offered in San Diego Location Only

Instruction includes lectures, multimedia presentations, and instructor-led exercises. Student learning is evaluated through quizzes, written examinations, comprehensive projects, and practical accounting exercises that align with stated program learning outcomes.

Graduates of this program will be able to:

• Apply fundamental accounting principles to analyze financial transactions

• Prepare accurate financial statements consistent with academic standards

• Demonstrate proficiency in bookkeeping systems and ethical business practices

• Critically evaluate accounting scenarios using accepted theoretical frameworks

(Class Full) CIA Start Date – April 6 through December 24, 2026
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Related Jobs: Accounting
Job Outlook and Salary:  Accounting and Auditing
**Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education (AFCPE) provides the AFC credential
 https://www.afcpe.org/.

REQUIREMENTS:
Participants are required to successfully complete 36 credits in Accounting to fulfill Certificate completion requirements. 

Required Accounting Courses (Fixed course sequence) :