Bookkeeping Courses

The bookkeeping program at Barton Community College prepares students for bookkeeping positions or entry-level accounting positions. The program focuses on providing technical administrative support to professional accountant and other financial management personnel. Program courses include: posting transactions to accounts, record-keeping systems, accounting software operation, and general accounting principles and practices. Get more details below including other Kansas colleges that offer bookkeeping courses.

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Barton Community College

618 Eighth Street, Baldwin City, KS

About
Barton Community College, located in Great Bend, Kansas, was founded in 1965 through a vote passed by residents of Barton County. The school was originally known as Barton County Community College, but changed its name is subsequent years. The school operates and maintains two campuses, Barton County Campus and Fort Riley Campus, each of which is equipped with facilities that are up to date and facilitate skill development and growth. The school is dedicated to providing quality services and education, constantly refining and updating programs to meet the needs of modern and future students.

Academics
Barton County Community College offers a variety of programs that are designed to meet the needs of the student population and residents of the school's service area. Career training and technical programs prepare individuals for entry into the workforce as qualified professionals. This is accomplished through the imparting of knowledge and development of skills necessary for employment in one's chosen field. Individuals will take traditional classroom courses alongside practical courses that develop skills and perfect the methods and techniques used in the workplace. A program will take between one and two years to complete, resulting a degree or certificate that demonstrates competency.

Students interested in academic transfer will complete the freshman and sophomore years of a four year education, after which the student will submit applications for transfer to four year colleges and universities in order to complete the final two years and earn one's bachelor's degree. Transfer to Kansas public institution is facilitated through agreements in place that allow for ease of admission. Individuals choosing to transfer to out of state or private institutions should meet with a counselor in order to develop a curriculum that best meets the varying admissions requirements of such schools.

Programs offered include:

• Business
• Graphic Design
• Medical Assistant
• Accounting
• Nursing

Admissions and Financial Aid
Barton Community College is a public, two year, open enrollment institution that allows any individuals wishing to enroll to do so if they are 18 years of age or older or have a high school diploma or equivalent. Individuals will submit an application for admissions, supply transcripts and test scores if available and pay all incurred fees. Students also may be required to take a placement exam prior to registration. The school also suggests meeting with a counselor to discuss goals, program enrollment and curriculum.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students in need of financial assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the information from which will be used by the school to determine the extent of a student's financial needs and aid program eligibility when constructing a financial aid packet. Aid must be reapplied for prior to each academic year.

Students Enrolled in the Bookkeeping Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Barton Community College offers an associate's degree program in bookkeeping.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Tax Preparers

Description

Prepare tax returns for individuals or small businesses.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, tax preparers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 1.6% from 2014 to 2024

Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

Description

Compute, classify, and record numerical data to keep financial records complete. Perform any combination of routine calculating, posting, and verifying duties to obtain primary financial data for use in maintaining accounting records. May also check the accuracy of figures, calculations, and postings pertaining to business transactions recorded by other workers.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -8.4% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Lawrence, KS
  • Total Employment: 570
  • Average Hourly Rate: $17.77
  • Average Annual Salary: $36970

Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks

Description

Compile and record employee time and payroll data. May compute employees' time worked, production, and commission. May compute and post wages and deductions, or prepare paychecks.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, payroll and timekeeping clerks employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -3.4% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Lawrence, KS
  • Total Employment: 40
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.18
  • Average Annual Salary: $41970

Brokerage Clerks

Description

Perform duties related to the purchase, sale or holding of securities. Duties include writing orders for stock purchases or sales, computing transfer taxes, verifying stock transactions, accepting and delivering securities, tracking stock price fluctuations, computing equity, distributing dividends, and keeping records of daily transactions and holdings.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, brokerage clerks employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.0% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).