Universal Accounting Center
Terms and Conditions
School Operational Summary Universal Accounting Center (UAC) and its operations comply with standards established under law for occupational instruction by private, postsecondary educational institutions. Course instruction is updated annually and is subject to ongoing review. I give consent for Universal Accounting to contact me via email, phone and/or text, including my cellular number if applicable and I may unsubscribe at any time. a
Follow-up Support As a student and/or graduate of Universal, the student may be assisted with:
• Academic Support - Access to course instructors to assist in comprehending course materials
• Accounting - Consultation related to accounting and bookkeeping topics for a graduate’s own company, client or employer. • Accounting Software - Basic assistance and advice in the use and application of accounting principles related to current software applications.
Job Placement Assistance Support: No job placement or wage/salary level is guaranteed by UAC. While eligible for follow-up support, a student may receive: • Resume Preparation – Assistance via email in the review and development of a resume for the purpose of securing interviews.• Interviewing Technique Review – Role play advice and suggestions to improve the success of interviewing opportunities.
Marketing & Sales Support to either start or build an accounting, bookkeeping or tax practice following the strategies outlined in either the Professional Bookkeeper, Professional Tax Preparer, or Profit & Growth Expert programs
Indemnity- In no event shall Universal Accounting Center or any of its respective affiliates or partners, or associates be liable for any direct, incidental, special, or consequential damages, costs, expenses, or assessments resulting from the use or misuse of any information provided.
Online access to course material will be granted for 12, 18, or 24 months from the date of enrollment, which may be extended for an additional fee. Products and materials not available online will be scheduled to ship within 4 business days of receiving and processing the order. All orders will be delivered using USPS or UPS. When possible, a tracking number will be emailed to the student. Shipments will be sent “ground” unless otherwise arranged and may arrive 7 to 10 days after being sent.
Program Enrollment After enrolling with UAC, a Student Counselor will attempt to contact the student via phone and/or email to advise the student about the coursework, support procedures, and testing if any. It is the student’s responsibility to determine whether credits, degrees, or certificates from UAC will transfer to other institutions or meet employers’ training requirements. This may be done by calling the prospective school or employer.
Testing Information Practice tests and/or final exams exist online for the “Professional Bookkeeper”, “QuickBooks Specialist”, “Professional Tax Preparer”, and “Profit & Growth Expert” programs. After enrolling, the student should go to: www.uacourses.com to access the related content & testing system. Any student who successfully completes the course of study will be awarded an appropriate certificate of completion for the course. A student may take the final exam twice. Students needing a letter of recommendation should call or email the school.
Grading Policy: Final exams are used to evaluate performance and knowledge, which then determines the final grade. A score of 90% or higher constitutes a comprehensive knowledge of coursework and may earn a special designation (see below). A certificate of completion is issued by UAC for scores of 70% or higher. Scores below 70% result in a failing grade. No credit toward course completion will be granted for previous educational training or instruction. UAC is registered under the Postsecondary Proprietary School Act. This does not mean that the state of Utah supervises, recommends or accredits the institution. UAC is not accredited by a regional or national institution recognized by the US Department of Education.
Student Financing Tuition is earned upon enrollment. Upon processing payment, confirmation of the order will be sent to the email address provided, if one was given at the time of purchase. Financing is currently available in-house to US & Canadian students. A down payment is required, followed by monthly payments, per the terms agreed above, to be paid automatically on the date each month as agreed above by debit card, credit card, or EFT. After enrolling, the student may call 801-265-3777 or email [email protected] to qualify for options to adjust or extend the financing terms. Student agrees to advise UAC of a change in address during the term of any financing arrangements. It is the student’s responsibility to call UAC’s Finance Department and make any necessary changes to payment information, including credit card type, expiration date, card number, or other pertinent information. Payments will be processed on the 15th of each month on the original payment method given at the time of purchase unless other arrangements have been made with UAC’s Finance Department.
Payment Processing: Payment in full is the preferred method of payment. We accept cash (US currency), check, credit card (American Express, Visa, Master, Discover), or money order.
Late Payment Fee Policies: A late fee of $25 will be applied if any payment is not received within 10 days of its due date.
Refund / Cancellation Policy: A three-day cooling-off period for a refund, minus the enrollment fee, is allowed beginning when a student receives their login and password and ending three business days later. A student wanting to cancel within this time frame must notify the school in writing via email or certified letter, postmarked within the three-day period. A student wanting to cancel within 30 days of enrolling may be eligible but will be subject to a $399 administrative fee. In all cases of cancellation, the student must return all physical course materials and must delete any downloaded content, course files, or copyrighted information obtained through the program. Failure to return or delete such materials may result in the cancellation request being denied or delayed.
GrowCon refund and transfer policy- A paid in full registration is refundable, less a nominal $50 admin fee, until 1/31/26. (After 1/31/26, registrations are only eligible for transfer or to be changed to virtual.) Financed registrations are only eligible for transfers, not refunds. From 5/8/25 to 1/31/26, registrations may be transferred to another person with the admin fee waived. From 2/1/26-4/15/26, registrationsmay be transferred to another person with an admin fee of $100.. If you would like to transfer your registration to another attendee or change your ticket to Virtual, send an email request to [email protected].
Collections, Policies, Terms: Due as stated upon enrollment. Interest at the rate of 2.283% per month (27.4% per annum) will be charged on all past due balances. In the event the account is delinquent and satisfactory arrangements have not been made for payment, the above-signed agrees to pay all legal fees, attorney fees, court costs, including charges and collection agency fees of up to 40 % of the principal balance assigned, with or without suit. A student who has missed any payment deadlines is in breach of contract & once in default, all services, including, but not limited to, online access, support & coaching, will cease until the account is brought up to date.
Legal Jurisdiction: This agreement shall be construed and enforced per the laws of the State of Utah. Furthermore, the parties agree that the only courts with jurisdiction to hear disputes arising hereunder are courts located in the County of Salt Lake, State of Utah. This agreement supersedes all other agreements, verbal or otherwise.