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Advanced Accounting Core Certificate

Wake Tech Course ID: C25800G

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:

  • Strengthen your understanding of financial reporting and tax preparation
  • Prepare for real-world accounting responsibilities
  • Gain confidence in applying accounting concepts to more complex scenarios

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.

Apply now
Estimated Tuition & Fees
$1,368
Locations
  • Southern Wake Campus
  • Scott Northern Wake Campus
  • RTP Campus
  • Wake Tech East
  • Western Wake Campus
Total Credits
18
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- or two-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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