Bookkeeping Courses

The bookkeeping program at Miami University – Hamilton 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 Ohio colleges that offer bookkeeping courses.

Miami University – Hamilton (MTSO)

3081 Columbus Pike, Delaware, OH

Miami University – Hamilton (Miami Hamilton) is one of three regional campus of Miami University, a state-assisted university with a national reputation. Other regional campuses are located in Middleton, Ohio, while the main Miami University campus is located in Oxford, Ohio. This commuter campus offers certificate programs, associate degrees, and bachelor’s degrees, as well as beginning coursework for most four-year degrees. Miami Hamilton students appreciate the small class sizes and flexible schedules.

College of Professional Studies & Applied Sciences (CPSAS) Departments:

• Business Technologies
• Computer and Information Technology
• Engineering Technology
• Integrative Studies
• Justice and Community Studies
• Nursing

Student services include academic advising, learning assistance, career counseling, and job placement, as well as cultural programs, wireless internet connectivity throughout campus, athletics, and on-site childcare.

After admission to Miami Hamilton, an academic advisor will review your transcripts and submit them to the Office of Records and Registration to be evaluated. Once reviewed, you will need to contact the Advising office to set up an appointment. Visit the school's primary enrollment portal to view program requirements, course equivalencies, and see how courses you’ve taken transfer to another college or university.

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Students Enrolled in the Bookkeeping Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Miami University – Hamilton offers an associate's degree 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

• Columbus, OH
  • Total Employment: 490
  • Average Hourly Rate: $15.18
  • Average Annual Salary: $31570

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

• Columbus, OH
  • Total Employment: 13
  • Average Hourly Rate: $19.10
  • Average Annual Salary: $39720

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

• Columbus, OH
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.02
  • Average Annual Salary: $41630

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

• Columbus, OH
  • Total Employment: 300
  • Average Hourly Rate: $22.66
  • Average Annual Salary: $47120

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