This program will prepare a student to handle bookkeeping tasks for a small business. A student will become proficient in QuickBooks 2015, the leading small business financial software program and will also master everything from basic accounting to double-entry bookkeeping. A student will learn skills such as planning a budget, managing a payroll and handling accounts receivable through hands-on activities.
PROGRAM PREREQUISITES:
Students must be familiar with using a personal computer, mouse, and keyboard. They must be comfortable in a Windows environment; be able to launch and close activities; and navigate to information stored on the computer. They must be able to manage files and folders.
- Must have: High School Diploma or High School Equivalency
- Must score: 9 or higher in CASAS
CAREER READINESS:
After successful completion of the program and obtaining certification(s), A Job Readiness program and a free Resume Building Workshop will be offered to student through Ideal Career Centre, to prepare students for their job search.
CAREER PLACEMENT:
Upon successful completion of the course and certification, student will get 100% job placement assistance throughIdeal Career Centre.
CAREER TITLES:
As a bookkeeper one can expect to work in close proximity with a business or company in order to ensure that the most economically viable and safe decisions are made in order to keep finances tight and under control. A bookkeeper should have vast knowledge of QuickBooks, or a similar computer accounting program, in order to track and record the financial transactions and records of a company. Strong MS-Excel skills are also a must in most companies. Part of the bookkeeping process also includes calculating, recording, and balancing financial reports, including payroll.
