Bookkeeping Courses

The bookkeeping program at Blackhawk 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 Wisconsin colleges that offer bookkeeping courses.

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Blackhawk Technical College

700 College St, Beloit, WI

About

Blackhawk Technical College, located in Janesville, Wisconsin, was founded established through the merger of two previous existing technical and vocational schools in Beloit and Janesville. The merger occurred in 1965 when the state sought to expand the opportunities offered by such schools, resulting in the formation of the Blackhawk Technical Institute, which had a broader service area than the two previous institutions. In 1987 BTC, along with other similar schools in the state were given the designation of college. As part of the school's goal to provide access to education, it maintains several satellite campuses in addition to its main campus in Janesville.

Academics

Blackhawk Technical College offers a variety of programs that result in a certificate, diploma, or degree. Individuals pursuing an education here will choose a high demand field or industry, receiving training, skill development and education in that field for the purposes of preparation regarding entry into the workforce. With the skills and abilities learned individuals should be able to maintain long term careers in their chosen area. Programs may take up to two years to complete depending on the type of program chosen.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Electrician
• Early Childhood Education
• Nursing
• Welding

Admissions and Financial Aid

Blackhawk Technical College admits any individual that wishes to enroll by completing the application for admission, paying associated fees, and providing information regarding previous education. Students may also be required to take a placement exam prior to program enrollment. Students are also encouraged to meet with a counselor prior to their enrollment to best determine their program choice. Financial aid is available in the form of loans and grants which are awarded based on need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

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

• Janesville-Beloit, WI
  • Total Employment: 900
  • Average Hourly Rate: $16.51
  • Average Annual Salary: $34340

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

• Janesville-Beloit, WI
  • Total Employment: 70
  • Average Hourly Rate: $18.41
  • Average Annual Salary: $38290

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).