Tuition and Payment Options

Accounting Essentials Certificate Tuition

Take the first step towards advancing your career and boosting your industry confidence with our Accounting Essentials Certificate Program. With tuition payment plan options, you can get started today!

Accounting Essentials

Certificate

10 months

As low as $59/mo

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1-800-275-4410 (9AM - 9PM ET)

Total Cost

The total cost of tuition for your online Accounting Essentials Certificate covers the cost of your studies and any digital textbooks and study materials included in your certificate.1

 

The difference between the payment options is the dollar amount the credit will cost you for selecting a monthly payment plan versus paying in full.

 

Choose from one of our customized payment options below or call for details on our first payment match program.2 You can get started today.

 

Depending on where you live, you may be charged taxes in addition to the total cost of your program.

Enrollment Requirements

  • Age - 16
  • Education - High school diploma or equivalent
  • Technology Requirements - You will need access to high-speed internet to begin your program. In addition, you will need access to a Microsoft® Windows® based computer running Windows 10® or later or an Apple® Mac® computer running macOS® Sierra Version 11.2 or later, and an email account to complete this program with Penn Foster. You must have the ability to install software provided to you with your course materials onto your computer.

    Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation registered in the United States of America and/or other jurisdictions.

    Apple, Mac, and macOS are trademarks of Apple, Inc. registered in the United States of America and/or other jurisdictions.
  • A smart phone or tablet device can also be used in addition to a computer, provided the device(s) can connect to the internet for exams and study guides only.

What’s included?

Mobile-friendly coursework

Interactive course content

Digital textbooks and study materials

Goal setting-progress tracking tools

Unlimited student support

Career services

Option 1: Pay in full

Save up to $200 Ends 7/29/2025

Cost of Program3

$939

$1,139 Save $200

  • Best price. Best value.
  • Pay the full cost today
  • No monthly payments
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Option 2: Monthly Auto Pay Plan

Cost of Program3

$1,139

  • Pay $59 per month
  • Start for $29 down
  • All major credit and debit cards accepted
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Option 3: Monthly Mail Pay Plan

cost of program3

$1,139

  • Pay $59 per month
  • Start for $39 down
  • Mail your payments
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California residents please click here for Required California Disclosures.

Need more info or ready to enroll?

We're here to help.  Call 1-800-275-4410 (9AM - 9PM ET)

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Refund Policy

At Penn Foster, we continue to develop new ways to expand and improve student satisfaction. If the Accounting Essentials Certificate isn't the right fit for you or you are not satisfied with your experience, we do offer a refund policy. If you cancel within the first 6 days of enrollment you will receive a full refund. After the first 6 days your refund amount will be based on:

 

  • Lessons completed
  • Tuition collected
  • Enrollment date

 

For more information, visit Penn Foster’s Cancellation Policy and Refund Policy pages.

 

Learn even more by viewing a sample enrollment agreement

Want more information about this program?

We're here to help. Call 1-800-275-4410 (9AM - 9PM ET)

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1 Price is subject to change. Price changes do not apply to existing enrollments.

2 The first payment match program applies to the monthly auto and mail pay options and varies by program. Full pricing details are included in the enrollment agreement.

3 Depending on where you live, you may be charged taxes in addition to the total cost of your program.