Bookkeeping / QuickBooks Technology

The course provides comprehensive training on basic bookkeeping principles with a focus on theory. Students learn the basic accounting rules, explore the differences between Accrual and Cash Basic Accounting and study bookkeeping terminology and definitions. As students learn the chart of accounts, they will work with debits and credits and apply them to transactions in accounts payable, accounts receivable, bill entry, check writing, and bank reconciliations. To complement the bookkeeping theory, the students will create a company with QuickBooks and apply the theory to its practical application in financial software. Graduates of this program would be qualified to apply for a bookkeeping position in a small office, accounts receivable and accounts payable positions as well as payroll clerks.

Duration: 8 Weeks; 4 days / wk; 3 hours / day. Total hours 96

Prerequisites: Basic computer and math skills (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication

Cost: Training assistance may be available through the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) based on federal eligibility requirements of WIA and the availability of funds at the time of enrollment.

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