Bookkeeping Courses

The bookkeeping program at Black River Technical 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 Arkansas colleges that offer bookkeeping courses.

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Black River Technical College (BHCLR)

11900 COLONEL GLENN RD STE 1000, Little Rock, AR

About
Black River Technical College, located in Pocahontas, Arkansas, was founded in 1972 and was originally known as Black River Vocational Technical School. The school was built on land donated by the city of Pocahontas for the purpose of providing vocational and technical education in northeastern Arkansas. The school changed its name in 1991 and became an independent institution in 1993, after which it began offering courses used for college transfer. The school is serves nearly 3000 students annually.

Academics
Black River Technical College offers a variety of programs aimed at assisting students meet their personal and professional goals. Career training and vocational programs allow students to receive an education in a high demand field or industry with intention of eventually entering the workforce as a qualified professional. Programs take between one and two years to complete and result in an associate degree or certificate upon completion. Academic transfer is accomplished by completing the first two years of a four year education at BRTC, followed by transfer to a four year institution to complete the final two years and earn their bachelor's degree.

Programs offered include:

• General Education
• Accounting
• Business Administration
• Criminal Justice
• Nursing

Admissions and Financial Aid
Black River Technical College is an open enrollment institution that allows any interested student to enroll by submitting an application and paying related fees. Students should provide transcripts and test scores if available, and may be required to take a placement exam. Students are also encouraged to participate in orientation and to meet with a counselor prior to registration. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants, and scholarships and are awarded based on need as determined through the information provided by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Students Enrolled in the Bookkeeping Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. BHCLR has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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

Salary & Wages

• Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR
  • Total Employment: 170
  • Average Hourly Rate: $9.81
  • Average Annual Salary: $20400

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

• Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $17.57
  • Average Annual Salary: $36540

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

• Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR
  • Total Employment: 480
  • Average Hourly Rate: $17.04
  • Average Annual Salary: $35440

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

Salary & Wages

• Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR
  • Total Employment: 140
  • Average Hourly Rate: $21.44
  • Average Annual Salary: $44590

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