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Course Contact
Melanie Thomas
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919-866-5859
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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.

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Estimated Tuition & Fees
$1,368
Locations
  • Southern Wake Campus
  • Scott Northern Wake Campus
  • RTP Campus
  • Eastern Wake Campus
  • 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


  • Accountants
    53789.8
    Starting Salary
    80812.09
    Median Annual Wage
    6%
    Growth*
  • Accounting Supervisors
    92052.97
    Starting Salary
    161912.73
    Median Annual Wage
    16%
    Growth*
  • Accounts Payable / Receivable Managers
    92052.97
    Starting Salary
    161912.73
    Median Annual Wage
    16%
    Growth*
  • Auditors
    53789.8
    Starting Salary
    80812.09
    Median Annual Wage
    6%
    Growth*
  • Billing Clerks / Specialists
    35855.66
    Starting Salary
    44563.54
    Median Annual Wage
    8%
    Growth*
  • Bookkeepers / Accounting Clerks
    31639.98
    Starting Salary
    49329.57
    Median Annual Wage
    0%
    Growth*
  • Brokerage Clerks
    36549.47
    Starting Salary
    61771.12
    Median Annual Wage
    3%
    Growth*
  • Budget Analysts
    61018.07
    Starting Salary
    83626.69
    Median Annual Wage
    5%
    Growth*
  • Business Professors
    44238.51
    Starting Salary
    75245.65
    Median Annual Wage
    11%
    Growth*
  • Chief Financial Officers
    92052.97
    Starting Salary
    161912.73
    Median Annual Wage
    16%
    Growth*
  • Collections Managers
    41834.65
    Starting Salary
    62696.94
    Median Annual Wage
    6%
    Growth*
  • Compensation / Benefits Analysts
    48585.74
    Starting Salary
    62656.84
    Median Annual Wage
    6%
    Growth*
  • Compensation / Benefits Managers
    60359.54
    Starting Salary
    128364.56
    Median Annual Wage
    8%
    Growth*
  • Compliance Managers
    54677.23
    Starting Salary
    108369.94
    Median Annual Wage
    11%
    Growth*
  • Compliance Officers / Analysts
    45997.18
    Starting Salary
    71570.21
    Median Annual Wage
    7%
    Growth*
  • Contracts Administrators
    47013.32
    Starting Salary
    75567.48
    Median Annual Wage
    9%
    Growth*
  • Credit / Loan Counselors
    41323.55
    Starting Salary
    42511.25
    Median Annual Wage
    7%
    Growth*
  • Credit Analysts / Authorizers
    61851.37
    Starting Salary
    80392.01
    Median Annual Wage
    3%
    Growth*
  • Credit Checkers / Clerks
    44277.31
    Starting Salary
    55704.51
    Median Annual Wage
    9%
    Growth*
  • Financial Aid Counselors / Specialists
    46298.44
    Starting Salary
    108486.47
    Median Annual Wage
    14%
    Growth*
  • Financial Analysts
    62323.06
    Starting Salary
    98553.72
    Median Annual Wage
    12%
    Growth*
  • Financial Examiners
    57765.82
    Starting Salary
    84968.27
    Median Annual Wage
    16%
    Growth*
  • Financial Managers
    92052.97
    Starting Salary
    161912.73
    Median Annual Wage
    16%
    Growth*
  • Financial Quantitative Analysts
    62323.06
    Starting Salary
    98553.72
    Median Annual Wage
    12%
    Growth*
  • Financial Reporting Managers
    92052.97
    Starting Salary
    161912.73
    Median Annual Wage
    16%
    Growth*
  • Fraud Examiners / Analysts
    57765.82
    Starting Salary
    84968.27
    Median Annual Wage
    16%
    Growth*
  • Grants Managers / Administrators
    76263.19
    Starting Salary
    109118.22
    Median Annual Wage
    4%
    Growth*
  • Insurance Underwriters
    51289.73
    Starting Salary
    77574.26
    Median Annual Wage
    5%
    Growth*
  • Loan Officers
    45051.43
    Starting Salary
    65673.45
    Median Annual Wage
    6%
    Growth*
  • Night Auditors
    28781.55
    Starting Salary
    31992.32
    Median Annual Wage
    6%
    Growth*
  • Payroll Managers
    41834.65
    Starting Salary
    62696.94
    Median Annual Wage
    6%
    Growth*
  • Payroll Specialists
    36251.21
    Starting Salary
    54508.64
    Median Annual Wage
    -6%
    Growth*
  • Pricing Analysts
    62323.06
    Starting Salary
    98553.72
    Median Annual Wage
    12%
    Growth*
  • Risk Analysts
    47721.78
    Starting Salary
    96918.92
    Median Annual Wage
    9%
    Growth*
  • Tax Analysts / Specialists
    38817.13
    Starting Salary
    58257.16
    Median Annual Wage
    2%
    Growth*
  • Tax Examiners / Collectors
    38817.13
    Starting Salary
    58257.16
    Median Annual Wage
    2%
    Growth*
  • Tax Managers
    92052.97
    Starting Salary
    161912.73
    Median Annual Wage
    16%
    Growth*
  • Tax Preparers
    19082.23
    Starting Salary
    49521.06
    Median Annual Wage
    8%
    Growth*
  • Treasurers / Controllers
    92052.97
    Starting Salary
    161912.73
    Median Annual Wage
    16%
    Growth*
Wake County USA
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