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The Advanced Accounting Core Certificate is designed for students who already have a foundation in accounting and are ready to build deeper knowledge in key areas of the profession.
The program helps you grow your skills and prepare for more advanced roles in the field.
Required courses are ACC-120, ACC-129,ACC-220, ACC-221 and ACC-269.
Courses help you with the following:
If you're focused, detail-oriented and ready to advance your accounting career, the certificate is a great next step on your academic and professional journey. Also, if you decide to continue your education, credits you've earned may apply toward the Accounting & Finance AAS Degree, depending on program requirements.
NOTE: Some of the careers included in this salary data require more education than a one- or two-semester certificate.