Bookkeeping Certificate

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/18/2025
Next Re-Certification Date: 3/25/2027

Program Description

3 courses 1. Fundamentals of Bookkeeping-Use a step-by-step approach to learn all the elements of the bookkeeping cycle including creating and posting journal entries, performing a trial balance, closing the general ledger, preparing basic financial statements, and calculating the cost of goods sold. 2. QuickBooks Pro--Intermediate Learn how to set up and run Payroll and how to prepare payroll forms. You will explore the Report Center for customizing reports, processing multiple reports, and sending reports to Excel. Youll also learn how to use the Vendor Center and identify the different workflows for making purchases. 3. QuickBooks Pro-Simplify the business of running your business. Learn how to organize and streamline your company's everyday tasks with this popular accounting software. You will set up a company; create a chart of accounts; build customer, employee, and vendor lists; learn how to invoice, receive payments, and make deposits. You will enter bills, print checks, void checks, and process manual checks; prepare journal entries; enter credit card charges; set up a petty cash account; set up a loan; customize a chart of accounts; and reconcile your checking account. Well also customize and filter reports that track your revenue and expenses.

Established in 1998

CIP: 52-0302 Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping.

Training Program Type

Vocational

Provider Information

Harry S. Truman College

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Program Contact Info

1145 W. Wilson Ave.
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 907-4391

Associated Job Families and Occupations

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

Quality Assurance

  • Illinois State Board of Education

Education Information

Community College Certificate of Completion

21 Weeks ( 52.50 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$637.00
Books$285.00
Fees$156.00
Total Cost$1,078.00

Financial Aid

  • None

Application Procedure

Contact WIOA Coordinator when approved to pursue a program at Truman College at 773-907-4391. Complete a short registration form - https://www.ccc.edu/Departments/Pages/Register-for-Continuing-Registration-Classes.aspx The maximum tuition and fees approved for this occupation is $5,000.

Entry Requirements:

  • Other - basic computer skills

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Part-Time Enrollment
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Weekend Classes

Performance Data

Program: Bookkeeping Certificate

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/18/2025
Next Re-Certification Date: 3/25/2027

Program Description

3 courses 1. Fundamentals of Bookkeeping-Use a step-by-step approach to learn all the elements of the bookkeeping cycle including creating and posting journal entries, performing a trial balance, closing the general ledger, preparing basic financial statements, and calculating the cost of goods sold. 2. QuickBooks Pro--Intermediate Learn how to set up and run Payroll and how to prepare payroll forms. You will explore the Report Center for customizing reports, processing multiple reports, and sending reports to Excel. Youll also learn how to use the Vendor Center and identify the different workflows for making purchases. 3. QuickBooks Pro-Simplify the business of running your business. Learn how to organize and streamline your company's everyday tasks with this popular accounting software. You will set up a company; create a chart of accounts; build customer, employee, and vendor lists; learn how to invoice, receive payments, and make deposits. You will enter bills, print checks, void checks, and process manual checks; prepare journal entries; enter credit card charges; set up a petty cash account; set up a loan; customize a chart of accounts; and reconcile your checking account. Well also customize and filter reports that track your revenue and expenses.

Established in 1998

CIP: 52-0302 Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping.

Provider Information

Harry S. Truman College

View WIOA-approved programs

Program Contact Info

1145 W. Wilson Ave.
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 907-4391

Associated Job Families and Occupations

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

Quality Assurance

  • Illinois State Board of Education

Education Information

Community College Certificate of Completion

21 Weeks ( 52.50 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$637.00
Books$285.00
Fees$156.00
Total Cost$1,078.00

Financial Aid

  • None

Application Procedure

Contact WIOA Coordinator when approved to pursue a program at Truman College at 773-907-4391. Complete a short registration form - https://www.ccc.edu/Departments/Pages/Register-for-Continuing-Registration-Classes.aspx The maximum tuition and fees approved for this occupation is $5,000.

Entry Requirements:

  • Other - basic computer skills

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Part-Time Enrollment
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Weekend Classes