On-Line Bookkeeping Schools

Earn a degree right from your own computer

Online learning has become an increasingly popular method of obtaining a degree of special certificate. Students considering an online bookkeeping school have many options. There are several programs in bookkeeping that are offered by many institutions. Bookkeeping credentials that are available include certificates and Associate of Science, Associate of Applied Science and Bachelor of Science degrees. Online schools may offer a program specifically in bookkeeping, or they may offer bookkeeping as a subject within a programs such as business administration.

Penn Foster Career School

Bookkeepers can be freelance, working from home.

Penn Foster (pennfoster.edu) is one of the highest ranking online bookkeeping schools. Penn Foster offers a bookkeeping career diploma program, which covers subjects such as assets, liabilities, owner's equity, income, expenses, trial balance, payroll and various accounting systems. The program is designed to help students prepare for American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers certification, which helps with job searching. After completion of Penn Foster's bookkeeping program, students may find jobs in the corporate world, nonprofit organizations or in government offices. Bookkeepers may also be able to work at home. Typically, the program takes up to two years to complete.

U.S. Career Institute

Complete your classwork anywhere with the convenience of online learning.

U.S. Career Institute (uscareerinstitute.com) offers what they call a correspondence course in bookkeeping. The minimum amount of time to complete the course is four months. They offer a comprehensive and practical curriculum, including a course on partnerships, corporations and non-profits. Graduates are qualified to work for include retail operations, banks, medical facilities, law offices, travel industry and media organizations. U.S. Career Institute promises assistance in searching for a bookkeeping job after completion of their course.

Strayer University

4 Year as well as 2 Year degrees in Accounting are available online.

Strayer University (strayer.edu) offers an Associate in Arts in accounting online degree program that qualifies students to work as bookkeepers, bookkeeping clerks and other entry-level positions. Students may continue their education at Strayer University to obtain a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in accounting, with all their previous credits transferable. Strayer University's big selling point is that all the courses and degree programs that are offered on their campuses are also offered online.

Kaplan University

An A.A.S. degree in accounting paves the way for a BS.

Kaplan University (kaplanuniversity.edu) offers an Associate of Applied Science in Accounting degree. The minimum amount of time required to complete the online program is two years. This degree prepares students for a variety of entry-level jobs in accounting, such as a bookkeeper, accounting clerk or tax preparer. Ninety credits is required for degree completion. Kaplan University has support services for its students, including technical support available by phone, email and live chat. Kaplan provides online access to their library, which includes help from librarians, interlibrary loans, and an extensive collection of research materials.

References

• U.S. Career Institute: Bookkeeping Course Outline
• Education-Portal.com: Penn Foster
• Strayer University: Online Learning
• Kaplan University: Associate of Applied Science in Accounting