Business Details
47 Years
experience
Accounting Certification & Business Training Programs
Since 1979, Universal Accounting Center Accounting Center has been dedicated to empowering accounting, bookkeeping, and tax professionals through comprehensive training, certifications, coaching, and support. Our mission is to equip individuals with the confidence and competence needed to excel in their careers and achieve financial success. With self-paced programs designed to fit modern lifestyles, we provide practical skills without unnecessary academic filler, enabling graduates to start or grow their own businesses. Our team of experts offers ongoing guidance, ensuring clients receive personalized support long after completing courses.By focusing on real-world applications, we help professionals transition from traditional accounting roles to becoming Profit and Growth Experts who drive business success. Our proven methodologies and industry-specific tools empower clients to optimize profitability, implement strategic advisory services, and build sustainable practices tailored to their unique goals.
Services
Accounting Certification
Bookkeeping Training
Tax Preparation Courses
Business Coaching
CFO Advisory Services
Career Development
Practice Management
GrowCon Conference
Tech Stack Solutions
Business Exit Planning
Details
- Year established: 1979
Highlights and features
- Over 40 years of experience in accounting education and business development
- Self-paced programs completed in 3-6 weeks with practical business applications
- Expert support from industry professionals with proven business success
- Proven track record of launching 1,000+ successful accounting businesses
- Comprehensive curriculum covering bookkeeping to CFO advisory services
Services
Accounting Certification
Our accounting certification programs deliver practical skills through self-paced video instruction. Designed for career advancement, these courses prepare professionals to work directly with clients while earning industry-recognized credentials. The curriculum emphasizes real-world applications over academic theory.
Bookkeeping Training
Comprehensive bookkeeping training covers core competencies needed to establish or enhance accounting practices. The self-paced program includes hands-on exercises simulating daily bookkeeping tasks and financial reporting requirements for small businesses.
Business Coaching
Personalized business coaching helps accounting professionals launch and grow successful practices. Our experts provide strategic guidance on client acquisition, service expansion, and operational efficiency tailored to individual career goals.
CFO Advisory Services
This advanced training prepares accountants to offer high-value CFO advisory services. Professionals learn to implement strategic financial planning, business optimization techniques, and growth-oriented consulting frameworks for business clients.
GrowCon Conference
GrowCon connects accounting professionals with industry leaders, technology solutions, and growth strategies. The conference features expert presentations on practice management, client advisory services, and emerging trends in the accounting profession.
People
Roger Knecht
President
Roger Knecht oversees all training programs at Universal Accounting Center Accounting Center. With extensive experience in marketing and management, he has helped launch thousands of accounting businesses. A Vistage International member, he earned his Communications degree from Brigham Young University.
Questions
What accounting training programs do you offer?
We provide certification programs in accounting, bookkeeping, and tax preparation, along with business development coaching and CFO advisory training.
How long do your certification programs take?
Most programs can be completed in 3-6 weeks through self-paced, video-based instruction that fits your schedule.
Do you help with starting an accounting business?
Yes, we offer turnkey business solutions including practice management tools, marketing strategies, and operational frameworks for new accounting firms.
What makes your training different from universities?
Our programs focus on practical business applications rather than theoretical concepts, with real-world exercises that prepare you to work directly with clients.
Do you provide ongoing support after certification?
Graduates receive continued support through coaching, networking opportunities, and access to our accounting technology resources and tools.
