Upon completion of the program, students will be able to...
- Explain financial statements, with attention to detail, from accounting records for organizations
- List employment opportunities in many industries, including firms that provide accounting, bookkeeping, and payroll services; federal, state, and local governments; and schools
- Demonstrate basic math and computer skills, including knowledge of spreadsheets
- Describe how to become certified in areas of bookkeeping by being able to carry out all bookkeeping tasks, including overseeing payroll and balancing accounts, according to accepted accounting procedures
- Apply proper procedures for controlling an organization’s financial documentation and guard against misappropriation of its funds
- Describe how to use accounting software to record, store, and analyze information
- Apply proper procedures for receiving and recording cash, checks, and vouchers in compliance with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations
- Create financial reports using QuickBooks online to complete bookkeeping tasks, ensure accuracy in receiving and recording payments, handle banking transactions, and monitor business accounts