Bookkeeping Learning Center

• Learn About Bookkeeping

  Bookkeeping is the process of recording the financial transactions of an organization or business into the accounting records. Payroll accounting is a specialized form of bookkeeping that involves the preparation of payroll and the maintenance of payroll records. The diploma program provides students with an…
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• Bookkeeping Education

  The minimum requirement for a position in bookkeeping is a high school diploma which includes some accounting and computer skills classes, although in this highly competitive job market employers usually require more advanced formal training.  To be fully prepared to enter the job market a diploma or an associate’s…
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• Start a Bookkeeping Career

  Once you have decided that bookkeeping and payroll administration is the job for you, thoroughly explore the educational opportunities available. Bookkeeping programs are available at vocational schools, community colleges, and universities, many of whom offer programs online. Below are the important steps…
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• Why Choose An Accredited School

  Accreditation ensures a college or university meets academic quality and rigor for its programs of study. Institutions that are accredited are eligible for Federal Financial Aid. Regional accreditation allows for ease of transfer of credits and tuition reimbursement opportunities by employers. If considering graduate…
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• How to Find a Bookkeeping Job

  Be sure to establish friendships, networks, and professional connections in the bookkeeping industry as soon as you can. Jobs for bookkeepers and payroll clerks may be found through the career services department at your school, by word-of-mouth, through local newspaper ads, and from online job search websites…
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• Where Do Bookkeepers Work?

  Bookkeepers and payroll professionals work in both large and small businesses, banks, accounting firms, government agencies, and payroll processing companies. In a large company with many employees in the accounting department each bookkeeper may be responsible for recording only one type of entry, such as…
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