Bookkeeping Courses

The bookkeeping program at Louisiana State University – Eunice 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 Louisiana colleges that offer bookkeeping courses.

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Louisiana State University – Eunice (LSU Eunice)

156 Thomas Boyd Hall, Baton Rouge, LA

The Louisiana State University was founded in 1964 as part of a state legislation that also approved the founding of LSU Shreveport. LSUE is dedicated to providing the best education possible to its students. LSUE offers support and assistants to help students achieve academic, personal, career and employment success.

Academics

LSUE is a two year institution offering transfer and career oriented programs. Graduates will receive an associate's degree, certificate, or diploma depending on the program completed. Graduates of vocational and career programs will have the education and skills necessary to find and maintain work, while transfer students will be able to pursue their degrees at for year institutions and beyond.

Some programs offered:

• Diagnostic Medical Sonography
• Medical Coding
• Criminal Justice
• Nursing
• Biology
• Humanities

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students wishing to enroll and LSUE need to complete and submit the application after which they will receive a student ID number which will be used to register for classes. Once the registration process is completed students all fees must be paid. Financial aid is available to students who are eligible. Eligibility is determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) which should be completed and submitted promptly.

Athletics

The LSUE Bengals participate in the NJCAA . The sports programs offered are Baseball, Basketball and Softball.

Students Enrolled in the Bookkeeping Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. LSU Eunice 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

• Baton Rouge, LA
  • Total Employment: 160
  • Average Hourly Rate: $15.44
  • Average Annual Salary: $32120

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

• Baton Rouge, LA
  • Total Employment: 4
  • Average Hourly Rate: $17.33
  • Average Annual Salary: $36040

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

• Baton Rouge, LA
  • Total Employment: 760
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.09
  • Average Annual Salary: $41790

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

• Baton Rouge, LA
  • Total Employment: 60
  • Average Hourly Rate: $23.15
  • Average Annual Salary: $48150

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