Bookkeeping Courses

The bookkeeping program at Grayson County 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 Texas colleges that offer bookkeeping courses.

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Grayson County College

4015 Ave Q, Galveston, TX

About
Grayson College, formerly Grayson County College, is located in Denison, Texas. Founded in the 1960's and serves Grayson County and parts of Fannin County. The school recently received a large bond to update and expand the facilities of the school, the first such bond issued since the school was first established. The school operates an east and west campus, both of which will be upgraded, with plans to move certain services between the two. The school has served the community for over forty years, providing educational and other services and is dedicated to upgrading its offerings to remain relevant and up to date.

Academics
Madisonville Community College offers a variety of programs that result in an associate degree, certificate or diploma. Students will be able to choose a program of study that best suits one's academic or career goals. Academic transfer programs allow students to complete the first two years of a four year education, followed by transfer to a four year college or university to pursue one's bachelor degree. Transfer to a public Texas four year postsecondary institution is made easier through agreements in place with certain schools. Students wishing to transfer to a private or out of state school should meet with a counselor to outline a curriculum that best meet that school's transfer requirements.

Career and technical programs provide students with an education in a given field, providing training, skills, and knowledge necessary to become a professional in that field. Such programs typically take between one and two years to complete, resulting in an associate degree, certificate. Students enrolled in such a program will have a traditional classroom education as well as experience building practical courses used to better prepare students for a real work environment. Graduates may seek employment immediately after graduation, and it should be noted that some fields may require certification or licensure.

Programs offered include:

• Economics
• Sociology
• Accounting
• Culinary Arts
• Criminal Justice

Admissions and Financial Aid
Students interested in enrollment at Grayson College must meet the minimum open enrollment standards put forth by the school combined with the submission of an application along with transcripts and standardized test scores. It is also recommended students participate in orientation and meet with a counselor to outline goals and future career goals. Registration takes place shortly prior to the start of each semester with tuition owed shortly thereafter.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants, and scholarships. Students in need of financial assistance must obtain a federal PIN and submit a completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the resulting student aid report (SAR) from which will be used to determine a student's financial needs, aid program eligibility, and monetary awards. Students must reapply for financial aid prior to the start of each academic year, in addition students may be asked to provide additional financial documentation to the school to verify the accuracy of the SAR prior to the disbursement of funds.

Students Enrolled in the Bookkeeping Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Grayson County 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

• Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.95
  • Average Annual Salary: $43580

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

• Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
  • Total Employment: 30
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.37
  • Average Annual Salary: $42370

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

• Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $21.40
  • Average Annual Salary: $44520

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

• Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
  • Total Employment: 790
  • Average Hourly Rate: $28.47
  • Average Annual Salary: $59210

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