Bookkeeping Courses

The bookkeeping program at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas 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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Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas (UA Cossatot)

1501 College Avenue, Conway, AR

Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas is situated in beautiful De Queen, Arkansas. The college offers outstanding degree programs that will set you apart in the workforce. Many workers lack the skills that employers are looking for. At Cossatot Community College you will gain the skills needed to thrive in the working world.

The college is a two-year institution affiliated with the University of Arkansas System. The college has locations in Nashville, De Queen, and Ashdown. CCCUA is located in the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains and offers degrees and certificates in many fields. Many classes and degrees are offered online which makes earning a degree easier for working individuals. CCCUA has long had a forward-looking reputation for ‘causing things to happen’ which you won’t find elsewhere.

Students who wish to get a four year degree in education can transfer to Southern Arkansas University. Tuition is $55 per credit for students in the district and $65 for students outside of the district. Out-of-state tuition is $150 per credit.

Cossatot Community College strives to offer programs that will help you improve your career and lead to advancement. The college works with local employers to ensure that its curriculum prepares students for the job market and allows them to advance.

CCCUA offers outstanding support for individuals with disabilities. Alternative format text books are available as well as extra time on assignments and test. No matter your situation, CCCUA will work with you so that you get the education that you have dreamed about.

Students Enrolled in the Bookkeeping Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• 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).