Accounting & Financial Ops

Introducing the Mercury for Accountants Certification

Learn how to earn CPE credits and modernize your practice with Mercury’s new certification for accountants.
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April 16, 2026

The role of the accountant is undergoing a fundamental shift. As automation and AI redefine the industry, the most successful firms are moving beyond manual data entry and historical bookkeeping to become high-value strategic advisors.

To lead this transition, we are proud to announce the launch of the Mercury for Accountants Certification — a multi-tier, NASBA-approved educational course designed to establish a new gold standard for financial operations, while also earning participants 3-CPE credits upon completion.

Why we built this

Modern accountants need a cohesive system that bridges the gap between banking, operations, and accounting.

Accountants often struggle to design modern workflows for their clients, frequently facing manual bottlenecks caused by legacy banking systems. Mercury is stepping into this space to provide the deep, authoritative training needed to embed modern fintech into a core advisory practice.

What the certification offers

The certification is built around a proprietary framework that teaches you to become an architect of financial operations rather than just a user of tools.

  • Earn 3 CPE credits: Complete our flagship Mercury Certified Advisor course to earn the professional credits you need for your license at no cost.
  • Enjoy an interactive curriculum: Engage with module breakdowns covering the modern financial stack, automating client onboarding, and performing advanced advisory with tools like Mercury Books.
  • Unlock partner perks: Certified partners gain access to dedicated Partner Managers and enhanced referral bonuses.
  • Master strategic positioning: 1 in 3 startups use Mercury; certification ensures you are the default expert for the fastest-growing companies in the ecosystem.

Whether you are training your internal team on Mercury’s evolving product suite to reduce month-end reconciliation delays, or you are a tech-forward firm owner looking to scale high-value advisory services, this program provides the high-level mastery needed to proactively recommend strategic tools to your clients.

Join the new standard

Over 3,000 of your peers are already setting the new standard in financial operations. By becoming a Mercury Certified Advisor, you ensure your firm stays one step ahead in a competitive landscape, moving from manual cleanup to providing the strategic insights your clients actually value.

Ready to get started? If you're an existing partner, check your inbox for an invitation from our course host, LearnUpon. Or sign up to become a Mercury for Accountants Partner and take the course today.

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Disclaimers and footnotes

Mercury is a fintech company, not an FDIC-insured bank. Banking services provided through Choice Financial Group and Column N.A., Members FDIC. Deposit insurance covers the failure of an insured bank.