Bookkeeping Courses

The bookkeeping program at Cosumnes River 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 California colleges that offer bookkeeping courses.

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Cosumnes River College

Also known as Cosumnes River

2600 Mission Bell Dr, San Pablo, CA

About
Cosumnes River College, located in Sacramento, California, was founded in 1970 and is one of the 112 community colleges that comprise the California Community College System. The school is part of the Los Rios Community College District, which also includes American River College, Sacramento City College, and Folsom Lake College, which was once a satellite campus of CRC given independence in 2004. The school was given life as part of study for the Los Rios Community College District, which resulted in the start of construction one the campus site. The school has added buildings and facilities over the years to ensure that the needs of the student body and the community are met. The school serves over 14,000 students annually and assists in local workforce development as well as post secondary education opportunities. The school is named for the nearby Cosumnes River that flows south of the school.

Academics
Students at Cosumnes River College are able to choose between academic transfer and career training programs in order to pursue their personal and professional goals. Academic transfer programs allow for the completion of a curriculum that mirrors the first two years of a four year education locally and at low cost, followed by applying for transfer to four year institutions in order to complete the final two years and earn a bachelor's degree. Transfer to University to California (UC) and California State University (Cal State) institutions is made easier through agreements in place that allow for transfer guarantees based on the fulfillment of prerequisites. Transfer to private or out of state institutions will have separate requirements and it is suggested students meet with a counselor to discuss options.

Career training programs provides students the option to obtain an education in a high demand field or industry, allowing the student to enter the workforce as a qualified professional upon completion. Students will participate in traditional and practical courses depending on the program chosen, with practical courses simulating real world environments and allowing for in-depth skill development and training. Programs take between one and two years to complete, resulting in a certificate or associate degree upon completion. The school works closely with local business to identify gaps in workforce, adding or adjusting programs to meet local needs.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Business Administration
• Communications
• Biology
• Medical Assistant

Admissions and Financial Aid
Cosumnes River College is an open enrollment institution that allows any student who is at least eighteen years old or a high school graduate to enroll by completing the application for admission and paying all associated fees. Submission of test scores and previous transcripts is recommended, as is meeting with a counselor to discuss program enrollment and participating in new student orientation. Students may be required to take a placement exam prior to registration.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships and is awarded based on need. Students 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 need and their aid program eligibility when constructing the financial aid packet. Financial aid must be reapplied for prior to each academic year and should be submitted in a timely fashion.

Clubs and Organizations
A number of clubs and organizations are available at Cosumnes River College that allow students to pursue interests, both old and new, and offer the opportunity to engage other students in discussion outside of a classroom setting. Clubs and organizations perform a variety of functions and allow for various forms of participation, including public events, weekly meetings, social action and others. Interested students may contact the schools student services center or check online to see what clubs are active and when they meet.

Clubs and organizations include:

• Anime Club
• CRC Veterans Club
• Peer Mentor Club
• Maniacally Magic Movie Mojo
• Enactous

Students Enrolled in the Bookkeeping Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Cosumnes River College has offered the following academic 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

• Oakland-Hayward-Berkeley, CA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 510
  • Average Hourly Rate: $30.49
  • Average Annual Salary: $63430
• San Francisco-Redwood City-South San Francisco, CA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 860
  • Average Hourly Rate: $35.22
  • Average Annual Salary: $73260

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

• Oakland-Hayward-Berkeley, CA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 11
  • Average Hourly Rate: $22.97
  • Average Annual Salary: $47770
• San Francisco-Redwood City-South San Francisco, CA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 10
  • Average Hourly Rate: $24.88
  • Average Annual Salary: $51750

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

• Oakland-Hayward-Berkeley, CA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $24.06
  • Average Annual Salary: $50030
• San Francisco-Redwood City-South San Francisco, CA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $30.38
  • Average Annual Salary: $63190

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

• Oakland-Hayward-Berkeley, CA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 220
  • Average Hourly Rate: $26.82
  • Average Annual Salary: $55780
• San Francisco-Redwood City-South San Francisco, CA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $30.26
  • Average Annual Salary: $62950

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