Bookkeeping Classes
More than 2 million bookkeepers and auditing clerks are at work across
the land, tending financial records in every industry, government agency,
or nonprofit organizations. Full-charge bookkeepers tend financial records
for an entire organization, while bookkeeping clerks may focus on a specific
area, such as accounts payable or accounts receivables. Colleges and business
trade schools offer a wide range of bookkeeping and accounting courses
to prepare you for work in this busy field.
Bookkeepers work in large offices, accounting firms, or as self-employed
contractors. When you enroll in bookkeeping or accounting courses leading
to the profession, there are fundamental classes everyone must complete.
First, you'll need to learn the terminology for the functions of the profession.
What are debits and credits? What is a general ledger and what are bookkeeping
journals?
Getting the Most from Bookkeeping Courses
If you're going to work as an auditor or bookkeeper, you'll need to know
the general types of business activities. Are you going to work for a
retailer, wholesaler, manufacturer, service professional, or government
agency? Make sure your bookkeeping courses cover single entries, double
entries, assets, revenue, liabilities, and payroll.
Automation has taken away some tasks traditionally handled by auditors
and bookkeepers. But employers still need human beings to operate and
manage the software. If you're considering a bookkeeping class, a course
that covers basic bookkeeping software will serve you well. Courses in
Quickbooks, Quicken, or Sage bookkeeping programs can further qualify
you for many employers. Some bookkeepers and auditors are trained in software
and company procedures once they're hired.
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Below are more details about some select schools offering
accounting degrees:
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Please
note: The links below lead to forms where you can request further
information. Filling out a form doesn't commit you to anything at
all. It's just a way for you to get the information you need so
that you can make an educated decision about which schools you'd like
to consider.
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University
of Phoenix
With convenient class locations as well as online learning, University
of Phoenix makes quality higher education highly accessible. Whether
you’re seeking an associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral
degree, we can help you reach your goal while you work—and much
sooner than you might expect. In fact, University of Phoenix has
helped thousands of students achieve the higher education they need
to achieve higher success. We can help you too. Find out more. Click
here to request more information.
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Strayer
University
At Strayer University, we fit your life. Established in 1892 and
accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education,
Strayer University is dedicated to providing quality higher education
programs for working adults like you. Classes are designed to fit
your busy schedule, meeting on evenings, weekends, and asynchronously
on the web. Undergraduate and graduate programs are available in
accounting, business and internet technology.
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AIU
Online
Financial accounting communicates economic information and serves
as a vital tool for business decision-making. Today's increasingly
complex business environments demand experienced professionals who
have a thorough understanding of financial and accounting practices.
AIU Online developed the Bachelor's of Business Administration in
Accounting and Finance degree program to prepare students interested
in pursuing such careers as Public Accountants, Internal Auditors,
Controllers, Loan Officers, Personal Financial Advisors and many others.
The AIU Online Bachelor's (BBA) in Accounting and Finance is designed
to take advantage of a significant increase in the anticipated demand
for qualified finance professionals in the next few years.
This degree program is structured to provide a strong foundation
for motivated professionals looking to advance in many interesting
financial careers. Graduates will also have a strong foundation for
continued studies, should they decide to advance into the AIU Online
MBA program in the future.
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DeVry
University
Everything we do at DeVry, from our career-oriented
majors and our hands-on approach to learning to our practitioner faculty
and accelerated schedules, is focused on your career success. Best
of all, we have the stats to prove it. More than 90% of DeVry grads
were employed in their areas of study within 6 months of graduation*
in fast-growing fields like Business, Information Systems and Healthcare
Technology. This means you'll earn more than a degree at DeVry. You'll
get career education that leads you straight into the professional
world.
- Small classes and individual attention reinforce
comprehension. Hands-on learning makes you productive from day one
on the job.
- Learn where and when you want. Onsite at 80+ DeVry locations,
online, days, evenings, weekends or through a flexible combination
of options. You can even switch between classroom and online
study, course by course.
- Our Student Finance Advisors work with you to make sure that you
have as many student financial aid options as possible. Whether
it's scholarships and grants, loans, work programs, or a combination,
we can put together a student financial aid package that works for
you.
- Accelerate your studies and earn a bachelor’s degree in
3 years or an associate degree in less than 2.
*For June '06, October '06 and February '07, in
al DeVry programs and locations combined, 93% of DeVry graduates in
the active job market system-wide were employed in their chosen field
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ITT
Technical Institute
The ITT Technical Institutes offer degree programs in some of today's
hottest technical areas. By getting an education from an ITT Tech,
you can take advantage of many benefits including:
- Curriculum designed with employers in mind
- Convenient class schedules
- Financial aid to those who qualify
- Career Services to help you look for a job
Click
here to start preparing for your future at ITT Technical
Institute!
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