Where Can I Learn Bookkeeping?
Bookkeepers can freelance or find full-time employment at large and small businesses. With free and cheap bookkeeping classes and in your community, there are many ways to learn these basic bookkeeping, bookkeeping software and other accounting questions.
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Community College
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Most local community colleges have bookkeeping programs. Community-college.org is a directory of community colleges broken down by state.
Adult Education Programs
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Adult education programs offer short-term classes in bookkeeping and accounting. Consult your local adult education center's catalog, typically available for free at the center itself.
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Online Courses
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Worldwide Learn lists bookkeeping and accounting distance learning opportunities. If you choose a distance learning program, make sure it is accredited.
Free Tutorials
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Dwmbeancounter.com offers free online bookkeeping tutorials. Topics covered include inventory, cash, payroll and accounts.
Computer Courses
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Most bookkeepers used QuickBooks or Peachtree accounting software to do their bookkeeping. You can find courses covering these programs online through your local adult education center or at a community college.
Certification
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Become certified as a professional bookkeeper with the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers after you have two years of bookkeeping experience. Certified bookkeepers can take continuing education courses through the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers to keep their skills fresh.
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