Bookkeeping Clerk Certificate

Prepares students for employment as accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll clerks, or other bookkeeping clerk positions. Introduces bookkeeping and accounting theory complemented with Microsoft Office applications and automated accounting software. Enhances the skills of an office clerk. Technical course curriculum is based on current industry standards. Course delivery varies between live, hybrid and online methods.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Bookkeeping Clerk certificate, students will be able to:

  • Apply bookkeeping and accounting theory according to industry standards.  
  • Use automated accounting software according to industry standards. 
  • Develop financial and management reports with computer software according to professional accounting standards. 
  • Perform basic functions of maintaining financial records for a business according to industry standards. 
  • Process documents required for accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll positions. 

 

Program Length

This program is approximately three quarters long, depending on the time students need to satisfactorily complete all graduation requirements. All courses must be completed with a minimum “C” grade to graduate.

Admission Dates

Recommended fall and spring quarters or by instructor’s permission. Students with prior learning or experience should contact the instructor prior to enrolling for individual start dates.

Completion Requirements

Prerequisite(s)

Successful completion of MAT 094 and ENG 091 or equivalent or instructor’s permission.

Program Course List

ACTG 110Bookkeeping I

4

ACTG 115Bookkeeping II

4

ACTG 120Electronic Business Math

2

ACTG 135Accounting Spreadsheets I

5

ACTG 141QuickBooks I

2

ACTG 143QuickBooks II

3

ACTG 160Payroll & Business Taxes

5

ACCT& 201Principles of Accounting I

5

ACTG 211Principles of Accounting I Lab

2

ACTG 236Accounting Spreadsheets II

3

CAS 121CLWord I

3

CAS 141CLPowerPoint

3

COLL 102College Success for All

3

Total Credit Hours:44

ACTG 110, ACTG 115 and ACTG 120: Courses are articulated with high schools for dual credit.