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Accounting Core Certificate

Wake Tech Course ID: C25800A

The Accounting Core Certificate prepares students in the core of accounting and business concepts and includes all university transferable courses.

Credits earned may be transferred toward an Accounting AAS Degree, provided the student meets the entrance requirements for that program. They also may be transferred to either the Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degrees for University Transfer.

Individuals who complete the certificate should qualify for entry-level accounting positions in accounting firms, small businesses, manufacturing firms, banks, hospitals, school systems and governmental agencies.

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Estimated Tuition & Fees
$1,064.00
Locations
  • Southern Wake Campus
  • Scott Northern Wake Campus
  • RTP 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.

Career Outlook


  • Financial Manager
    81283.09
    Starting Salary
    154202.90
    Median Annual Wage
    17%
    Growth*
  • Treasurer and Controller
    81283.09
    Starting Salary
    154202.90
    Median Annual Wage
    17%
    Growth*
  • Budget Analyst
    56763.20
    Starting Salary
    84947.20
    Median Annual Wage
    7%
    Growth*
  • Accountant or Auditor
    48677.32
    Starting Salary
    80050.10
    Median Annual Wage
    8%
    Growth*
  • Credit Analyst
    50065.60
    Starting Salary
    79414.40
    Median Annual Wage
    0%
    Growth*
  • Tax Examiner and Collector, and Revenue Agent
    37689.60
    Starting Salary
    58531.20
    Median Annual Wage
    4%
    Growth*
  • Financial Analyst
    59326.82
    Starting Salary
    98679.04
    Median Annual Wage
    11%
    Growth*
  • Financial Examiner
    49712.00
    Starting Salary
    84302.40
    Median Annual Wage
    19%
    Growth*
  • Tax Preparer
    25621.29
    Starting Salary
    49773.65
    Median Annual Wage
    8%
    Growth*
  • Brokerage Clerk
    45726.73
    Starting Salary
    60136.30
    Median Annual Wage
    -2%
    Growth*
  • Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk
    35636.95
    Starting Salary
    51961.25
    Median Annual Wage
    -8%
    Growth*
  • Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk
    31559.07
    Starting Salary
    47360.29
    Median Annual Wage
    0%
    Growth*
  • Statistical Assistant
    35281.33
    Starting Salary
    50446.04
    Median Annual Wage
    2%
    Growth*
USA Wake County *Estimated job growth over 10 years.
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