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Accounting for A/P, A/R and Inventory
Whatcom Community College

Accounting for A/P, A/R and Inventory

Whatcom Community College ETPL
This short-term certificate provides specialized knowledge in the area of accounting for A/P, A/R and Inventory methods for the skilled worker. It is unlikely that employers will hire students who have only completed this certificate of proficiency; coursework may be applied toward a one-year certificate or a two-year AS degree in accounting.
Visit the program website Advising & Career Services Advising (360) 383-3080 ext. advise@whatcom.edu

Financial information

Total tuition

$2,551.80

Total required fees

$214.80

Books and supplies

$170.00

Locations

Bellingham, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

No

Program details

9 Months

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

20

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

Certificate of Proficiency

Education Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

Is this program approved to train veterans?

Yes

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

Certification/license test preparation provided

Employment performance results

Program type

Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping

Completion rate

53%

Employment rate

78%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$22.63

Typical (median) annual earnings

$43,977.00
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Top industries for graduates

Program type

Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping

Other Industries

39%

Professional, Scientific, Technical Services

24%

Construction

10%

Manufacturing

10%

Real Estate

10%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
58
Completion rate
53%
Average number of students who completed each year
19
Gender
Male
25%
Female
75%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
2%
Asian
11%
Black or African American
0%
Hispanic
10%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
73%
Multi-racial
4%
Other
1%
Age
Under 20
2%
20 to 29
25%
30 to 39
38%
40 to 49
15%
50 and over
20%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
13%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
31%
Some college experience, but no degree
26%
Certificate or AA
11%
BA or higher
18%