Tiered credential pathway. Tax preparation, bookkeeping, payroll, and accounting. ETPL approved.
6–20 Weeks
Duration
15–20
Hours / Week
Hybrid
Delivery
6
Credentials
A tiered credential pathway preparing participants for entry-level and growth-track roles in tax preparation, bookkeeping, payroll support, and small business financial services. All credentials are issued by their respective certifying bodies — not by Elevate.
Three tiers take you from seasonal tax preparer (Tier 1) to full-charge bookkeeper (Tier 2) to Enrolled Agent preparation (Tier 3). WIOA and Workforce Ready Grant funding available for eligible participants. Exams are proctored on-site at our authorized testing center.
Apply
Submit your application. No prior accounting experience required for Tier 1.
Enroll
Confirm WIOA/WRG funding eligibility (ETPL #10004627) or choose self-pay.
Train
Classroom instruction, IRS certification prep, QuickBooks labs, and applied bookkeeping. Exams proctored on-site.
Credential
Earn IRS PTIN, QuickBooks Certified User, WorkKeys NCRC, and additional tier-specific credentials.
Employment
Transition to tax preparation positions, bookkeeping roles, or paid internships at partner firms.
Internal Revenue Service
Required by law to prepare federal tax returns for compensation.
Certiport / Pearson VUE
Proctored on-site. Validates proficiency in QuickBooks Online accounting software.
ACT, Inc.
Workforce readiness validation — applied math, workplace documents, business writing.
Internal Revenue Service
Voluntary IRS program demonstrating continuing education compliance.
IRS VITA Program
Tax law competency validation under the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program.
IRS (SEE Exam)
Prepares for the Special Enrollment Examination to represent taxpayers before the IRS.
Finance, Bookkeeping & Accounting is approved for federal and state workforce funding. Eligible Indiana residents can have 100% of tuition, books, and certification exam fees covered through programs like WIOA, Workforce Ready Grant. Eligibility is based on income, employment status, and other factors determined by your local workforce office.
How to Check Your Eligibility:
WorkOne Indy — West
3400 W 16th St, Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 916-4600
WorkOne Indy — East
2511 E 46th St, Suite B, Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 916-4600
EmployIndy
1845 W 18th St, Suite B, Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 639-4400
WorkOne Express — Library
40 E St. Clair St, Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 275-4100
If you don't qualify for WIOA or other workforce funding, you can still enroll. We offer flexible self-pay options so cost is never a barrier to your career:
ETPL-approved. WIOA-funded for eligible participants. Exams proctored on-site.
