100%
Online Option
$270
Tuition Cost per Credit
< 1 year
Average Completion*
Sharpen Your Skills.
Strengthen Your Accounting Career.
Auditing is at the heart of financial accountability. Organizations need professionals who can examine financial information, identify irregularities, evaluate internal controls, and help ensure that financial practices are accurate and compliant.
The Undergraduate Micro-Credential in Auditing at Athens State University gives you focused, specialized knowledge in auditing that you can add to your accounting education and professional skill set.
Build specialized expertise in just six credit hours — and put your knowledge to work.
Program Overview
Accounting tells the financial story. Auditing helps determine whether that story is accurate.
This focused micro-credential introduces you to the principles and practices used to examine financial information, evaluate controls, identify potential issues, and support organizational accountability.
Whether you’re pursuing a career in accounting, looking to expand your responsibilities, or interested in areas such as fraud examination and financial investigation, the Auditing micro-credential can help you develop a specialized skillset without committing to another full degree.
The 6-credit-hour micro-credential is 100% online, making it a convenient option for students and working professionals who want to add targeted expertise to their existing education or career.
Program Details
Effective auditing requires more than knowing accounting rules. Auditors need analytical thinking, attention to detail, professional judgment, and the ability to evaluate financial information and business processes.
Through focused auditing coursework, you’ll develop knowledge that can help you understand how financial information is examined and how potential problems can be identified and addressed.
What You’ll Learn
- Auditing principles and practices
- Financial statement examination
- Internal controls
- Risk assessment
- Compliance
- Fraud detection
- Financial analysis
- Professional ethics
- Audie evidence and documentation
You’ll build a foundation that can complement your accounting knowledge and prepare you to apply critical auditing concepts in professional settings.
Your Career Advantage Starts Here
Specialized auditing skills can open doors to opportunities throughout accounting, finance, government, and business. The micro-credential can complement an accounting degree or professional background while helping demonstrate focused knowledge to employers.
Explore your career pathways with the micro-credential program in Auditing, including anticipated salaries, annual job growth, and even active job listings through the Career Concourse portal.
$58k
Accountant Estimated Entry Salary
$82k
Accountant Estimated Median Salary
Estimated salary and employment information based on labor market data provided by Career Concourse and is intended for informational purposes only. Actual salaries and employment outcomes vary based on factors such as experience, location, industry, and employer and are not guaranteed upon degree completion.
Admissions & Aid
Athens State University is proud to offer the lowest tuition of any public, four-year university in Alabama, making it possible to earn an advanced degree while keeping your education affordable. Combined with flexible online learning, scholarships, and financial aid opportunities, our Auditing micro-credential program delivers exceptional value and a strong return on your investment.
Why Choose the Auditing Micro-Credential program at Athens State?
Life doesn’t stop while you’re earning your degree. That’s why the Auditing Micro-Credential is offered entirely online or on campus, allowing you to complete coursework when it fits your schedule without sacrificing academic quality. Online doesn’t mean “alone” at Athens State — our Student Success Coaches are with you every step of the way providing guidance and resources to help you stay on track.
Built for the Future of Accounting
Today’s accountants and financial managers rely on technology, automation, business intelligence, and analytics as much as traditional accounting principles. You’ll learn to leverage modern accounting software and data-driven decision making to solve complex business challenges in an ever-evolving technological workforce.
Preparation for What’s Next
Athens State’s accounting program is designed with today’s students in mind. Whether you’re advancing your career, preparing for graduate school, or pursuing CPA licensure, you’ll receive the academic preparation and personalized support needed to reach your goals. (Students should consult state licensure requirements for CPA certification.)
Learn from Experienced Faculty
Our faculty combine academic excellence with real-world accounting and business experience, bringing current industry practices into every course. At Athens State, you’re not facing the journey alone—our dedicated, knowledgeable faculty and staff walk alongside you each step of the way, providing personalized guidance and support.
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*Average completion time varies by student and depends on prior credits
transferred to Athens State and the number of courses taken per semester.
Please consult with your Student Success Coach and faculty advisor for your personalized plan of study.