Credit Programs

Accounting & Finance

Course Contact
Melanie Thomas
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919-866-5859
Document(s)
Financial Aid Eligible?
Yes
Learning Format
On Campus
Fully Online
In-person/Online Hybrid
Schedule
Day or Evening

Accounting Diploma

Wake Tech Course ID: D25800

The Accounting Diploma is a great starting point if you're ready to build valuable accounting skills and enter the workforce sooner.

The program focuses on the core accounting knowledge employers are looking for, while giving you the flexibility to explore related business topics and even gain real-world experience through Work-Based Learning opportunities.

Diploma students learn how to do the following:

  • Understand and apply accounting principles in real business settings
  • Record and analyze financial transactions
  • Use industry tools like Excel and accounting software
  • Strengthen communication, critical-thinking and business ethics skills

You also explore key topics like business law, finance, economics and management to build a well-rounded understanding of how organizations operate.

After completing the diploma, you have the option of enrolling in the Accounting & Finance AAS Degree program, with many of the credits you've earned counting toward that degree.

Whether you're starting a new career or building on your current experience, the Accounting Diploma helps you gain confidence, skills and job-ready knowledge to take that next step.

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Estimated Tuition & Fees
$2,888
Locations
  • Southern Wake Campus
  • Scott Northern Wake Campus
  • RTP Campus
Total Credits
38
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-year diploma.

Career Outlook


USA Wake County *Estimated job growth over 10 years.

Frequently asked questions

If you take classes in the sequence outlined in the Program Planning Guide, you can complete the diploma in three semesters. If you start in the Summer with the first-semester classes, you could graduate the following Spring semester.
There are many Accounting courses taught in the evening, and most courses are offered online at least once a year.
The admissions office has more detailed information, but the main requirement is a high school diploma.
The diploma is a 38-credit-hour program that provides a good understanding of practical accounting and prepares students for many accounting positions. The degree is a 68-credit-hour program that involves more general education classes as well as additional accounting courses.
There are many options, according to individual interests. The basic skills included in the diploma should prepare you to enter the accounting administrative and clerical world.