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Accounting Core Certificate

Wake Tech Course ID: C25800A

The Accounting Core Certificate is a great way to build a solid foundation in accounting and business. It's designed for students who want to start learning core accounting concepts, whether they're exploring the field for the first time or adding new skills to their resume. 

Required courses are ACC-120, ENG-111, ACC-121 and BUS-115.

Credits earned in this certificate can be applied toward the Accounting & Finance AAS degree if you decide to continue your education. Or they can transfer into an Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degree programs for university transfer, depending on your academic plan and goals.

Whether you're getting started in college, changing careers or upskilling for future opportunities, the Accounting Core Certificate helps you take that first step with confidence.

Apply now
Estimated Tuition & Fees
$1,064
Locations
  • Southern Wake Campus
  • Scott Northern Wake Campus
  • RTP Campus
  • Wake Tech East
  • Western Wake Campus
Total Credits
14
NOTE: Tuition listed is for in-state students. Out-of-state tuition is higher.
Tuition is set annually by the State Board of Community Colleges.
Wake Tech charges various fees in addition to tuition, and individual programs also have specific costs associated with them.

NOTE: Some of the careers included in this salary data require more education than a one-semester certificate.

Career Outlook


  • Financial Manager
    84854.33
    Starting Salary
    159713.30
    Median Annual Wage
    17%
    Growth*
  • Treasurer and Controller
    84854.33
    Starting Salary
    159713.30
    Median Annual Wage
    17%
    Growth*
  • Financial Analyst
    60864.07
    Starting Salary
    100961.40
    Median Annual Wage
    11%
    Growth*
  • Credit Analyst
    52936.00
    Starting Salary
    80974.39
    Median Annual Wage
    -1%
    Growth*
  • Accountant or Auditor
    50881.57
    Starting Salary
    81726.37
    Median Annual Wage
    8%
    Growth*
  • Financial Examiner
    53435.20
    Starting Salary
    90396.80
    Median Annual Wage
    20%
    Growth*
  • Tax Preparer
    26274.96
    Starting Salary
    51010.83
    Median Annual Wage
    8%
    Growth*
  • Budget Analyst
    60507.19
    Starting Salary
    87921.60
    Median Annual Wage
    7%
    Growth*
  • Tax Examiner and Collector, and Revenue Agent
    40019.20
    Starting Salary
    59737.60
    Median Annual Wage
    4%
    Growth*
  • Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk
    36325.04
    Starting Salary
    54973.44
    Median Annual Wage
    -9%
    Growth*
  • Brokerage Clerk
    47623.46
    Starting Salary
    62877.60
    Median Annual Wage
    -4%
    Growth*
  • Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk
    33551.51
    Starting Salary
    49039.12
    Median Annual Wage
    -0%
    Growth*
  • Statistical Assistant
    37793.56
    Starting Salary
    51334.94
    Median Annual Wage
    -0%
    Growth*
USA Wake County *Estimated job growth over 10 years.
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