Program Overview

Online Bookkeeping and QuickBooks Training

Program Overview

Prepare for a rewarding career in the bookkeeping field and pass the QuickBooks Certified User Examall in six months or less. This 100% online bookkeeping course covers the types of accounting information needed to monitorand prepares students for the QuickBooks Certified User Exam.

Course Objectives

• Prepare to sit for the QuickBooks Certified User Exam (QBCU)
• Successfully set up a company file in QuickBooks Online
• Perform fundamental analysis of accounts, financial documents, and reports
• Perform essential bookkeeping duties and tasks
• Apply basic accounting principles (accrual method, depreciation, and so on) to bookkeeping practices
• Understand fundamental accounting concepts and how QuickBooks works to support these concepts

Program Details

The program offers enrollment with or without a voucher, which is prepaid access to sit for the QBCU Exam. Students will get hands-on experience using QuickBooks Online to manage business finances, including recording income and expenses, entering checks and bank transfers, setting up a chart of accounts, and more.

Job Outlook for Bookkeepers

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the median yearly salary for bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks was $47,440 as of May 2023. There will be an average of 183,900 job openings for bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks each year by 2032. Recent data shows California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Illinois are the top states for employment in this field, with California and Texas having 320,000 jobs alone in 2024.

Prerequisites and Certification Requirements

There are no prerequisites to take this course. The program can be completed in up to 12 months at the student's own pace. The total cost of the program is $2,475.

Program Format

The program is offered online, allowing students to complete the course at their own pace. The course is offered in partnership with ed2go.