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Professional Bookkeeping Certificate

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania | HACC [Harrisburg Area Community College] | ID: 169360

Overview

1 HACC DR HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania 17110-2903
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Admissions Office:
800-222-4222
Online Training
Distance Learning
Professional Bookkeeping Certificate
Employment Skill Gain
Community College Certificate
$9,020.25 - $10,617.00
Training(ETPL)

Description of Training Provider

HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College, was established in 1964 and is the first and largest of Pennsylvania's 14 community colleges. HACC currently serves nearly 19,000 degree-seeking students and more than 6,000 workforce development students. T

Program Description

This program prepares students for positions as professional bookkeepers and facilitates their passing of the certification exams, which indicates their expertise in bookkeeping and in using technology tools, such as Quickbooks Online. Taking these exams are outside of the curriculum and may require additional preparation and the payment of fees to test facilitators. This certificate focuses on essential general business, accounting and technology skills needed in today’s bookkeeping environment and places students on the fast-track to a rewarding career. Graduates of this program may find employment as full-charge bookkeepers in any one of a variety of industries and businesses including accounting firms and even not-for-profit organizations. (Textbooks & out-of-pocket expenses are approximate. Total cost breakdown information does not include any developmental coursework a student may need.)

Skills & Competencies

This curriculum is designed to prepare students to:
  • Perform all functions of accounting for sole proprietorships, partnerships and corporations
  • Implement an effective system of internal control
  • Show proficiency in operating microcomputer-based accounting systems and developing solutions to accounting problems using computerized spreadsheets
  • Use data analytics and software tools to provide business insights
  • Analyze financial statements, recognize potential problems and suggest appropriate solutions
  • Communicate financial information to management 

Additional Information

Service Costs

7,618.25
9,214.75
1,085.00
200.00
117.00

Performance Measures

Of those individuals who completed this course/program,
100% earned a post-secondary credential.
83% were employed within six months after completing training.

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