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It\u2019s not enough for accounting professionals to simply know their debits and credits. Having a deep knowledge of accounting software is also required, and software certifications help to measure that skill in individuals to some degree.<\/p>\n

Software certifications serve a couple major purposes: they help educate accountants on the software they use, and they can help clients determine which accountants have invested time in training and passed a certain level of knowledge.<\/p>\n

There are dozens of accounting software certifications to choose from, depending on your job or client requirements. We\u2019ve listed all of the ones we know below and grouped them into two major areas: core accounting systems and all others.<\/p>\n

Accounting software certifications (Core systems)<\/h2>\n

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1. Certified QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor
2. Advanced Certified QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor
3. Certified QuickBooks Desktop ProAdvisor
4. Advanced Certified QuickBooks Desktop ProAdvisor
5. Certified QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions ProAdvisor
6. Certified QuickBooks Point of Sale ProAdvisor<\/strong><\/p>\n

Intuit offers several software certifications for its QuickBooks product line of software applications. For its two main QuickBooks options, Online and Desktop, it offers certifications at two levels, including Advanced.\u00a0 Free training in many forms \u2013 self-study videos, webinars, and live classroom training in selected cities \u2014\u00a0 is provided for all certifications. Each certification requires an 80% pass rate on an exam.<\/p>\n

QuickBooks Online certifications are here:\u00a0 https:\/\/quickbooks.intuit.com\/accountants\/training-certification\/<\/a><\/p>\n

QuickBooks Desktop certifications are here: https:\/\/quickbooks.intuit.com\/uk\/accountants\/desktop-training-certification\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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7. Xero Certified Advisor
8. Xero Payroll Certification
9. Xero Migration Certification<\/strong><\/p>\n

Xero offers three certifications on its software.\u00a0 The first one is the core certification which covers skills in the main product.\u00a0 A Payroll certification is offered covering the payroll product, and the Migration certification demonstrates expertise in choosing the right conversion tools and methods to bring new clients onto Xero from another software.
https:\/\/www.xero.com\/us\/partner-programs\/partners\/partner-education\/certifications\/<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"10. Zoho Books Advisor<\/strong><\/p>\n

Zoho Books Advisor program is tied in with being a reseller for them. Find out more about Zoho Books Advisor here: https:\/\/www.zoho.com\/us\/books\/accountant\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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11. Sage 50 Accounting\u2014Canadian Edition Certifications
12. Sage 50\u2014U.S. Edition Certifications
13. Sage 50cloud Accounts Certification
14. And dozens more<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sage not only has certifications for each of its products, it also has multiple levels of certifications for each one, ranging from level 1 \u2013 User to Level 4 \u2013 Application Specialist.\u00a0 In addition, some of the more complex packages have several specialist certifications available.
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http:\/\/sageu.com\/en-us\/home.html<\/a><\/p>\n

15. Intacct Accounting Specialist
16. Intacct Implementation Specialist<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sage Intacct software provides two certifications.\u00a0 They are only available to Sage Intacct partners.
https:\/\/www.sageintacct.com\/become-partner<\/a>
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17. NetSuite Administrator Certifications
18. NetSuite User Certifications<\/strong><\/p>\n

Oracle NetSuite offers five certifications for NetSuite Administrators and two certifications for Users.
 http:\/\/www.netsuite.com\/portal\/services\/training\/suite-training\/certification.shtml<\/a><\/p>\n

19. SAP Certifications<\/strong>
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SAP offers several certifications for its software components, including ERP and finance software certifications.\u00a0 This page shows all SAP certifications, some of which are not relevant for accounting. https:\/\/www.sap.com\/training-certification\/certificate.html<\/a><\/p>\n

20. Deltek Certifications<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"Deltek offers a couple of certifications for its ERP software, but there wasn\u2019t much information about them on their site. I suspect you need the software license first; then you will have access to the certification and training.
https:\/\/www.deltek.com\/en\/learn\/blogs\/talent-management\/2017\/08\/3-minute-read-validating-product-expertise-through-certification<\/a><\/p>\n

Did I miss any other core accounting software?\u00a0 Let me know in the comments below.<\/p>\n

Accounting software certifications (Apps)<\/h2>\n

21. Bill.com Expert Certification
22. Bill.com Guru Certification<\/strong>
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The Bill.com Expert Certification is seven hours of software training with CPE. The Bill.com Guru Certification is available to Bill.com Accountant Program Members and has you focus more on the practice management side of offering Bill.com with planning and marketing content.
https:\/\/www.bill.com\/for-accountants\/training\/<\/a>
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23. Certified Associate \u2013 Expense Administrator <\/strong>
24. Certified Professional \u2013 Expense Configuration<\/strong>
SAP Concur offers two levels of certification for Concur users.\u00a0 You can find out more here.
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http:\/\/www.concurtraining.com\/certification<\/a><\/p>\n

25. Certified Receipt Bank Partner<\/strong><\/p>\n

For accountants using Receipt Bank, there is training that leads to a certification.
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26. Hubdoc Advanced Certification
27. Hubdoc ProAdvisor Certification
28. Hubdoc-Xero Partner Certification
29. Hubdoc-Bill.com Guru
30. Hubdoc QBO MasterClass<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hubdoc offers five certifications depending on how you use their technology.\u00a0 Each one consists of videos and exams and takes less than one hour to complete.\u00a0 Sign up here:<\/p>\n

https:\/\/learn.hubdoc.com\/<\/a>
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31. TSheets Certified PRO<\/strong><\/p>\n

TSheets provides accountants with a TSheets PRO designation. The course is a series of videos and short exams that you can do on your own time.
https:\/\/blog.tsheets.com\/2018\/accountants-bookkeepers\/certified-tsheetspro<\/a><\/p>\n

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32. Certified A\/R Automation Advisor\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

InvoiceSherpa offers the above certification after you join their partner program.
https:\/\/www.invoicesherpa.com\/partner.html<\/a><\/p>\n

33. Expert Advisor Live Plan<\/strong>
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Live Plan offers an Expert Advisor certification. In addition to watching webinars and competing an exam, it also requires you to set the software and renew your certification annually.\u00a0 Expert Advisors get listed in a directory, so there are marketing benefits too.
https:\/\/www.liveplan.com\/strategic-advisors\/certification<\/a><\/u>
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34. CashFlowTool Certification<\/strong><\/p>\n

Finagraph offers the FCA which test on both the software and a knowledge of financial ratios and what action to take based on their values.\u00a0 There is a study guide, videos, and a 20-questions exam.
https:\/\/www.cashflowtool.com\/training<\/a><\/u>
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35. Acctivate Consulting Partner Program and Certification<\/strong><\/p>\n

Members of the Acctivate Consulting Partner Program are certified by means of a multi-tier educational program. This certification process is administered using several delivery methods: remote training, live training, and \u201chands-on\u201d practical experience. Acctivate is an inventory management system.
https:\/\/help.acctivate.com\/start\/planning\/<\/a><\/p>\n

36. Certified Customization Consultant<\/strong>
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Method CRM is a CRM system that connects with QuickBooks as well as an engine that can be customized and integrated with other systems.\u00a0 You have to become a Method Partner before you can get certified.
https:\/\/www.method.me\/partners\/program-details\/<\/a>
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37. Plooto Certified Pro<\/strong><\/p>\n

Plooto, which is a payment system, offers the Plooto Certified Pro, a 30-minute online training.
https:\/\/www.plooto.com\/promotion\/certified-pro<\/a>
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38. Basic User Certification<\/strong>
39. Guru Certification<\/strong><\/p>\n

AeroWorkflow offers two levels of certifications.\u00a0 The first one takes 2-3 hours and the second one takes 5-6 hours.\u00a0 AeroWorkflow is a practice management system.
https:\/\/www.aerocertify.me\/<\/a>
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40. ProfitCents University Certified Advisor<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sageworks offers the ProfitCents product which is a benchmarking and financial dashboard tool.\u00a0 Their ProfitCents University offers a Certified Advisor designation.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.sageworks.com\/business-advising\/ProfitCents-University\/<\/a>
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41. Funding Gates Certification<\/strong><\/p>\n

Finding Gates is an A\/R collections app.\u00a0 Certification is 4 hours with CPE and the only one I saw a price tag on of a whopping $899.
https:\/\/www.fundinggates.com\/partners\/certification\/<\/a><\/p>\n

42. Clio Certified Consultant<\/strong>
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Clio is practice management software for law firms.\u00a0 You must be part of their partner program before attaining the certification.
https:\/\/www.clio.com\/partnerships\/certified-consultants\/<\/a>
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43. CosmoLex Accounting Partners<\/strong>
44. CosmoLex Certified Consultants<\/strong>
45. CosmoLex Migration Partners<\/strong><\/p>\n

CosmoLex is a practice management system for attorney and law firms.\u00a0 They offer the above listed partnerships and certifications.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.cosmolex.com\/partners\/cosmolex-certified-consultants<\/a><\/p>\n

I\u2019m sure there are more certification courses available.\u00a0 Feel free to let me know the ones you know about in the comments below.<\/p>\n

Which ones do you have?\u00a0 Which ones are your favorites?\u00a0 Which ones are on your list to achieve?<\/p>\n

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