Business - Bookkeeping Certificate (BKPC)

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The Business - Bookkeeping Certificate program provides students with the skills to work with general ledgers, receivables, payables, payrolls, and accounting systems. Graduates will be prepared for entry-level employment as bookkeepers. After completing this certificate and the requisite work experience, students are encouraged to complete the national exam for a Certified Bookkeeper designation. This certification is sponsored by the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers (AIPB). For more information on this exam, visit the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers (AIPB). For more information regarding the Business - Bookkeeping Certificate, see the Business webpage.

Note: For a course to be eligible for transfer, the student must receive a “C” or better. Acceptance of a transfer course is determined by the receiving institution.

Required Gainful Employment Disclosures per 34 CFR 668.6

Certificate Requirements:

ACC 120 - Using QuickBooks Credits: (2)
ACC 125 - Introduction to Accounting Credits: (4)
ACC 135 - Accounting Systems and Procedures Credits: (3)
BUE 110 - Business Math Credits: (3)
CIS 136 - Microsoft Excel Credits: (3)
Choose one additional accounting course from the following:
ACC 139 - Income Tax Accounting Credits: (3)
ACC 143 - Payroll Procedures Credits: (3)

Business - Bookkeeping Certificate (BKPC)

Certificate Requirements:

Total Certificate Credits: 18