Bookkeeping Courses

The bookkeeping program at Bowling Green State University – Firelands 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 Ohio colleges that offer bookkeeping courses.

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Bowling Green State University – Firelands

Also known as BGSU-Firelands

One University Drive, Huron, OH

Located at One University Drive Huron, Ohio 44839 Bowling Green State University Firelands primarily serves the residents in Eerie and Huron counties. It is one of the seven constituent colleges of the BGSU system offering certificate, associate degree and bachelor's degree programs under the departments of applied sciences, humanities, and natural and social sciences.

Certificate programs include bookkeeping, business application specialist, management and supervision and small business management. Students who wish to start a professional career or transfer to four-year institutions can choose from 15 associate degrees in 22 areas of study while those who would like to pursue a Bachelor's degree has 9 options.

BGSU Firelands provides students with opportunity to finish initial credits for transfer to four-year institutions specifically in Lorraine County Community College and University of Toledo Health Science Campus. This college is authorized by the North Central Association and its Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Care program, Health Information Technology and Nursing programs are certified by appropriate accrediting agencies.

In response to the changing needs of the community and industry, this college offers academic programs, workshops and seminars designed to help students cultivate new skills and enhance professional competence.

BGSU Firelands offers a true campus experience as students are presented with various social, cultural and athletic activities, as well as several organizations and clubs they can participate in. Also found in this campus are cultural and recreational facilities like the Firelands College Theatre and the James H. McBride Arboretum.

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

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

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).