Bookkeeping Courses

The bookkeeping program at Northeast Iowa Community College – Calmar 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 Iowa colleges that offer bookkeeping courses.

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Northeast Iowa Community College – Calmar (NICC)

101 Seventh St SW, Orange City, IA

Northeast Iowa Community College was founded in Calmar, Iowa in 1966.  Originally known as Northeast Iowa Technical Institute, the school became a community college in 1988. When the college first opened it served 170 students, currently the school services of 5000. NICC Calmar operates several campuses and learning centers which can be found in Dubuque, Cresco, Manchester Regional Education Partnership, Oelwein, Town Clock Center and Waukon. Additionally, NICC Calmar has made agreements with many 4 year institutions ensure that students' credits will transfer.

Academics

NICC offers associate degrees, diplomas and certificates for students pursuing career or transfer to a four year institution. The school has many vocational programs as well as offering GED services and distance learning opportunities. NICC offers a quality education for a reasonable price to meet the needs of the community.

Programs offered include:

• Business Administration
• Carpentry
• Cosmetology
• Early Childhood Education
• Massage Therapy
• Radiologic Technology

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students interested in enrolling at NICC Calmar should complete the online application and visit the school on one of its “Welcome Wednesday Visit Days” or schedule an appointment for a visit at one of the desired campuses. Students will also need to supply the school with high school and/or college transcripts, placement test scores and ACT/SAT test scores (If Applicable). Students interested in receiving financial aid should contact the financial aid office and request more information.

Students Enrolled in the Bookkeeping Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Northeast Iowa Community College – Calmar 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

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

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

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

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