Bookkeeper I (BKO)

Program Overview

The Bookkeeper I Certificate Program is a short-term certificate that prepares the holder for employment in an entry-level position. Bookkeeping clerks produce financial records for organizations. They record financial transactions, update statements, prepare payroll documentation, and check financial records for accuracy.

Upon completion of the program students are eligible to take an industry certification examination. National Bookkeepers Association’s (NBA) Uniform Bookkeeper Certification Examination (Exam) is the examination administered to bookkeepers who want to obtain Bookkeeper Certification. The Exam is developed and maintained by NBA and administered by the Accounting Training and Testing Center. Bookkeepers who pass the Exam may communicate to employers they possess the Bookkeeper Certification and distinguish themselves and build credibility by having authorized use of the Bookkeeper Certification certificate and logo.

Program Outcomes

1. Use bookkeeping software, online spreadsheets, and databases.
2. Enter (post) financial transactions into the appropriate computer software.
3. Receive and record cash, checks, vouchers, and reconcile bank accounts.
4. Put costs (debits) and income (credits) into the software, assigning each to an appropriate account.
5. Produce reports such as balance sheets (costs compared with income), income statements, and totals by account.
6. Check for accuracy in figures, postings, and reports.
7. Reconcile or note and report any differences they find in the records.
8. Maintain payroll records and file necessary quarterly tax returns.

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