Accounting
Hybrid Department
CPA Program
Rize's Hybrid Department Program in Accounting provides essential support for institutions looking to strengthen existing accounting programs. Students gain comprehensive exposure to multiple certification pathways, including CPA, CMA, CIA, and others, ensuring they can adapt to changing career interests while meeting strong demand for skilled accounting professionals. For departments, this means offering a competitive curriculum even when facing faculty constraints, while providing the flexibility to focus on areas of expertise.
Accounting
Courses
Courses & Curriculum
Rize programs leverage the courses you already have
Our Partnerships Team works closely with you to create a customized program that integrates your existing courses. A potential Project Management major could look like:
Example courses from your institution
- Data Analytics (Rize course available)
- Business Statistics
- Principles of Management
- Principles of Marketing
- Corporate/Business Finance
- Business Communications
- Management Information Systems
- Operations Management
- Strategic Management/Business Policy
- International Business
- Business Ethics
Courses
from Rize
- Financial Accounting
- Managerial Accounting
- Intermediate Accounting I & II
- Managerial Cost Accounting
- Accounting Information Systems and Controls
- Taxation I & II: Individual & Corporate Income Tax
- Auditing
- Advanced Accounting
- Career Navigation and Exploration in Accounting
Student Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
- Prepare and analyze comprehensive financial reports, including GAAP-compliant financial statements, complex disclosures, and consolidated statements that accurately communicate organizational performance to stakeholders.
- Design and evaluate cost analysis models, budgets, and performance measurement systems that enable management to make informed strategic and operational decisions about pricing, resource allocation, and organizational efficiency.
- Analyze and resolve tax scenarios for individuals and corporations, preparing compliant tax returns while recommending strategic tax planning approaches that optimize outcomes within ethical and legal frameworks.
- Evaluate and design internal control frameworks and audit procedures that ensure the reliability, security, and integrity of financial information while assessing organizational risks and compliance requirements.
- Demonstrate and apply professional judgment, ethical reasoning, and effective communication skills while navigating complex business scenarios and maintaining the standards expected of accounting professionals.
Certifications
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Program covers all CPA Exam content areas, providing a strong foundation. Additional dedicated CPA exam preparation is typically required for exam success.
- Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
Strong foundational knowledge provided; additional study recommended for specialized areas.
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
Foundational preparation through auditing and internal controls coursework; additional study recommended for exam preparation.
- Enrolled Agent (EA)
Strong preparation in federal taxation; additional exam-focused study recommended.
- Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
Strong foundational preparation through financial accounting, advanced accounting, and analytical coursework; additional specialized study required.
Skills
- Financial Reporting
- Managerial Accounting
- Cost Analysis
- Tax Preparation
- Audit Procedures
- Internal Controls
- Professional Judgment
- Ethical Reasoning
- GAAP Compliance
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Accounting Information Systems
- Corporate Tax Strategy
Testimonials
Students give these courses rave reviews
"Rize courses have really helped me fall in love even more with my future profession that I want to go down."
Sean G.
Adrian College
“The class experience is amazing!”
Mary D.
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
“Throughout the class time in Rize, the teacher is going over exactly what we need to do… he gave us the freedom to think creatively, to do our own project and it helped us do what he was teaching us to do on our own.”
Cole B.
Walsh University
“Rize has given me an opportunity to add something to my degree. Something that I wanted to find at my school but wasn’t there.”
Chisunta C.
Albertus Magnus College
“My experience with Rize classes has been extremely positive. I think they’re really well structured, and the professors really care as well - they’re really out there to help you”
Daniel W.
Lasell University
