Overview
The Bookkeeping Certificate is designed for individuals who are interested in pursuing a career as a bookkeeper in a small or medium-sized company. Graduates of the program are prepared to sit for the national certification exam administered by the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers.
The certificate program does not include cooperative education, and can be completed through online education.
Related Programs
Accounting (ACC)Accounting Certificate (ACCTC)Accounting with QuickBooks Certificate (AQBC)Business Component CPA Exam Eligibility Certificate (BCC)Contacts
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Career Outlook
Graduates Are Prepared To
- Compile financial statements for small or medium-sized organizations
- Prepare payroll information
- Prepare payroll tax returns
- Prepare state and local tax returns for small businesses
Representative Job Titles For Graduates
- Bookkeeping Clerks
- Bookkeepers
Graduate Employment Outlook
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, an average of 197,600 job openings for bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks are projected annually through 2031. These openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who move to different careers or leave the workforce due to retirement.
$46,000 annual salary
Graduate Starting Salary Projections
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Curriculum
Effective 2024-2025 academic year
Bookkeeping Certificate (BKC)
| Semester 1 | Lec | Lab | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACC 101 | Financial Accounting | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| IM 111 | Computer Applications | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| MAT XXX Mathematics Elective | 2 | 2 | 3 | |
| Semester 2 | ||||
| ACC 130 | Payroll Procedures | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ACC 125 | Computerized Bookkeeping: QuickBooks | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| ACC 135 | Financial Statement Analysis | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| IM 120 | Electronic Spreadsheets: Microsoft Excel | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Semester 3 | ||||
| ACC 102 | Managerial Accounting | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| ACC 240 | Bookkeeping Certification Review | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| XXX XXX Technical Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Total Credits: | 22 | 16 | 29 | |
| Technical Elective | ||
| ACC 110 | Accounting Information Systems | 3 |
| ACC 140 | Fund Accounting for Non-Profit Organizations | 3 |
| ACC 180 | Federal Taxation: Business | 3 |
| ACC 201 | Intermediate Accounting 1 | 4 |
| ACC 221 | Volunteer Income Tax Assistant | 3 |
| LAW 101 | Business Law | 3 |
| MGT 101 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| Mathematics Elective | ||
| MAT 105 | Quantitative Reasoning | 3 |
| MAT 131 | Statistics 1 | 3 |
| MAT 151 | College Algebra | 4 |