Bookkeeping Certificate
Total Cost of Bookkeeping Certificate
(in-district) $1,897.00
Credit Hours to Complete: 11
Semesters to Complete: 1
In addition to the Bookkeeping Certificate, we offer:
- Bookkeeping Certificate, Fast Track
- Accounting AAS
- Accounting Certificate
- Tax Practitioner Certificate
"This occupation is one of the largest growth occupations in the economy, with about 212,400 new jobs expected over the projections decade."
from the Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition
Learn how to analyze, record and summarize accounting transactions both manually and in QuickBooks® and Peachtree® General Ledger.
Prepare to get a job as an accounts payable clerk, accounts receivable clerk, bookkeeper or teller or as an entry-level accountant in business administration, operations or a financial operations department.
- Earn your certificate in just one semester through the Fast Track
- Cost effective - the potential ROI is great, because MCC’s classes are affordable, and your time investment is minimal considering the career potential and marketability for this profession
- Excellent first step toward a new career
- Salary range is $25,000 to $35,000 with a projected increase of jobs in the accounting profession of 10% over the next 10 years
What you need to know about getting your Bookkeeping Certificate (CIP 520302)
| Occupation and Occupational Profile Link | SOC Code |
|---|---|
| Tax Preparers | 13-2082 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 43-3031 |
| Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks | 43-3051 |
| Brokerage Clerks | 43-4011 |
| Statistical Assistants | 43-9111 |
| Expense | Cost |
|---|---|
| Fees | $206.00 |
| Books and supplies | $701.00 |
| Total Expenses | $907.00 |
| in-district | out-of-district | out-of-state | international | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $990.00 | $2,847.35 | $3,480.07 | $3,480.07 |
| Additional Bookkeeping Certificate Costs | $907.00 | $907.00 | $907.00 | $907.00 |
| Program Total | $1,897.00 | $3,754.35 | $4,387.07 | $4,387.07 |
| Completers in FY11 | 24 |
|---|---|
| Proportion Completing in Normal Time | 8.3% |
| Type of Loan | Loan Amount |
|---|---|
| Title IV Loans | $- |
| Private Loans | $- |
| Institutional Payments | $- |
Bookkeeping Certificate Fast Track
Fall 2011 Semester Bookkeeping Certificate Schedule
- 1st Eight Weeks
- Computer Literacy: online course that includes introduction to Word/Excel/Access
- Basic Accounting Procedures: evening, blended course that focuses on manual bookkeeping and QuickBooks
- 2nd Eight Weeks
- Financial Accounting: evening, blended course that focuses on accounting theory
- Computer Applications for Accounting: evening, blended course that focuses on Peachtree
You should know:
- Courses must be taken in the order above to complete the certificate requirement within one semester.
- The blended courses require you to spend a portion of your time in the classroom and a significant portion of coursework will be completed online.
Want more information about The Fast Track? Please visit The Fast Track or fill out our contact form.
Contact:
Department Chair: (815) 455-8732Semesters to complete assumes students are taking a full-time credit load of 12 credits per semester (the minimum required for federal financial aid).
Proportion of students completing in normal time is the percentage of FY11 completers who earned the credential within the specified time of their first enrollment at the College.
Students attending part-time or changing their program of study are two common reasons why they may not complete in "normal" time.
Tuition and fees are set by the Board of Trustees. Prices for books and supplies are subject to change.
See additional information about international student costs.