Bookkeeping Certificate

The certificate for Bookkeeping prepares the successful graduate with employment opportunities in a variety of accounting and general business settings. In order to provide an educational platform to prepare for this pathway, the W. Paul Cole Jr. School of Business offers the following courses to be packaged and upon completion of all 12 hours the student to be awarded a certificate of Bookkeeping. In addition to the certificate, Bookkeepers may require on the job training for better performance.

• The objectives covered within the certificate curriculum may include but are not limited to:
• Applying The Accounting Cycle
• Producing Financial Statements
• Accounting for Service, Retail, and Manufacturing for profit business
• Understanding and working with Computerized Accounting Systems
• Understanding and applying the tax code to personal and business tax situations

Qualities that are important for those choosing this career path include:

• Analytical skills
• Detail oriented
• Interpersonal skills
• Technical skills

The required courses are listed below. Those interested in completion of this certificate are urged to contact the Dean of Business for more information.