Distance Learning Certificate in Bookkeeping
Bookkeeping is a common career opportunity for people without a college degree or a degree in a discipline other than accounting or business. Bookkeepers are responsible for recording a business' financial transactions. This career choice allows for full-time, part-time and freelance employment opportunities. Freelance bookkeepers sell their services to companies that would prefer not to hire a bookkeeper directly. To become a bookkeeper, start by earning a bookkeeper certification.
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Salary and Outlook
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Bookkeepers earn an average annual salary of $38,000, full-charge bookkeepers earn an average annual salary of $43,000 and certified bookkeepers earn an average annual salary of $49,000, according to Indeed.com. Becoming a certified bookkeeper certainly pays off in terms of salary and employability. The Bureau of Labor Statistics states that "job growth is projected to be average through 2016, and job prospects should be good as a large number of bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks are expected to retire or transfer to other occupations."
Penn Foster
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Penn Foster trains bookkeepers through online bookkeeper classes. The program is advertised to be affordable, self-paced and career-focused. The school offers both a career diploma and certification in bookkeeping. These programs are both regionally and nationally accredited. The Penn Foster program prepares the bookkeeper graduate for the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers (AIPB) certification exam. Prospective students can reach an enrollment counselor at 1-800-275-4410. The full cost of the bookkeeper program is $713 if paid in full at the beginning of the program, $738 with an automatic bank debit and $798 if the student chooses a payment plan.
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George Mason University
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George Mason University offers an online bookkeeper certification and training program. The cost of the entire program is $1,850 and can be completed in 80 clock hours. This online course for prepares the student for national certification with the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers (AIPB). This program is self-paced and is offered completely online. George Mason University is a fully accredited university that offers this program through its department of continuing education.
Excelsior College
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Excelsior College offers an online bookkeeper certification program at the price of $1,795. The program takes 80 hours to complete and is instructor facilitated. This program is self-paced, and students are given 12 months to complete the program from the date of enrollment. This online course prepares the student for national certification with the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers (AIPB). An enrollment counselor can be reached at 1-888-647-2388. Excelsior College offers plans that include payments, credit cards and private loans.
Universal Accounting Center
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The Universal Accounting Center is a school in Sandy, Utah, that trains professional bookkeepers. Unlike other programs, this school's bookkeeper program leads to a certification as a professional bookkeeper. The courses are taught through a series of DVDs and workbooks. This comprehensive study program allows the student to learn in real-world bookkeeping simulations. The student completes several sets of fictitious books. The program is not regionally accredited. The program also teaches students to market their new skills and work in a freelance capacity. The cost of the program is $1,680. An enrollment professional can be reached at 1-800-343-4827
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