Bookkeeping Courses

The bookkeeping program at Glen Oaks Community 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 Michigan colleges that offer bookkeeping courses.

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Glen Oaks Community College (GOCC)

3214 Flushing Road, Flint, MI

Glen Oaks Community College, located in Centreville, Michigan, was founded in 1965 and serves the residents of Saint Joseph County. The school's land was donated by Nora Hagen, who was among the last surviving members of her family. The land was once a in the familial farm, though the years had resulted in the death of her parents, sister  and her brother in law and left her alone with the property. The school provides activities outside of the classroom, such as clubs, organizations and athletics in order to meet the interests and needs of its students.

Academics

Glen Oaks Community College offers a number of programs that provide students with academic transfer opportunities or assist in the development of skills useful in career building through technical programs. Students pursuing academic transfer will take on a curriculum that fulfills the first two years of a four year education. Upon completion, students will choose a school or schools they wish to transfer to and begin the application process, and upon admission complete the final two years and earn their bachelor's degree. Students pursuing career or technical training will receive an education in the chosen industry or field that allows for a long term career and entry into the workforce as a qualified professional. Programs take between one and two years to complete and result in a degree or certificate upon completion.

Programs offered:

• Accounting
• General Studies
• Phlebotomy
• Medical Assistant
• Practical Nurse

Admissions and Financial Aid

Glen Oaks Community College is an open enrollment institution, and as such it allows any individual to enroll if they meet the minimum requirements, complete an application, pay all fees and supply previous transcripts. Students may also be asked to take a placement exam prior to registration and are encouraged to participate in new student orientation and meet with a counselor prior to their first semester. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships and awarded based on need as determined through the information provided on a student's Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Students Enrolled in the Bookkeeping Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Glen Oaks Community College offers a less than two-year award program in bookkeeping.

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

• Flint, MI
  • Total Employment: 30
  • Average Hourly Rate: $16.28
  • Average Annual Salary: $33870

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

• Flint, MI
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $17.31
  • Average Annual Salary: $36010

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

• Flint, MI
  • Total Employment: 130
  • Average Hourly Rate: $17.71
  • Average Annual Salary: $36840

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

• Flint, MI
  • Total Employment: 40
  • Average Hourly Rate: $23.24
  • Average Annual Salary: $48340

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