Bookkeeping Courses

The bookkeeping program at Nicolet Area Technical 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 Wisconsin colleges that offer bookkeeping courses.

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Nicolet Area Technical College

2777 Mission Rd, Nashotah, WI

About

Nicolet Area Technical College, located in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, was founded in 1967 to serve the counties of Oneida, Vila and Forest, as well as portions of Lincoln, Langlade, and Iron. The school serves approximately 2000 credit students annually. The school is a member of the Wisconsin Technical College System, which is comprised of 16 colleges located throughout the state.

The college operates two campuses, with the second campus being located in Minocqua.  NATC is constantly reviewing and updating programs to ensure they meet current and future standards.

Academics

Students are able to choose between academic transfer and career training programs. Academic transfer is accomplished through the completion of a curriculum that mirrors the first two years of a four year education. Upon completion students will apply to four year institutions to continue their education and earn a bachelor's degree.

Vocational programs allow students to pursue education and training in one of several high demand fields with the purpose of entering the workforce as a professional upon completion. Programs take between one and two years to complete and result in a degree or certificate.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Computer
• Early Childhood Education
• Nursing
• Liberal Arts

Admissions and Financial Aid

Nicolet Area Technical College is an open enrollment institution that admits any individuals that meet the minimum requirements for enrollment, submit an application and pay all related fees. Students are asked to provide any previous transcripts and test scores and may be required to take a placement exam prior to registration.

Participation in new student orientation and meeting with a counselor are encouraged by NATC. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships which are awarded based on need a determined by the information provided by students on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Students Enrolled in the Bookkeeping Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Nicolet Area Technical College has offered the following program levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Less Than Two-Year Award

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

• Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
  • Total Employment: 150
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.10
  • Average Annual Salary: $41810

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

• Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
  • Total Employment: 7
  • Average Hourly Rate: $18.32
  • Average Annual Salary: $38100

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

• Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
  • Total Employment: 880
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.97
  • Average Annual Salary: $43620

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

• Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
  • Total Employment: 570
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.46
  • Average Annual Salary: $42550

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