Bookkeeping Courses

The bookkeeping program at Oxnard 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 California colleges that offer bookkeeping courses.

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Oxnard College

9045 Lincoln Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

About
Oxnard College, located in Oxnard, California, was founded in 1975 to serve the cities of Oxnard, Camarillo, and Port Hueneme. The school's proximity to Navy Base Ventura County has resulted in increased enrollment from military personnel. The school is known for its dental hygienist program, consistently ranked among the best in the United States.  The school is dedicated to providing top quality services and education to its service area, and is one of the 110 schools that comprise the California Community College System.

Academics
Oxnard College offers a number of program that prepare students for career training or academic transfer.  Programs for academic transfer complete the first two years of a four year education. Once complete the student will transfer to a four year institution and complete their bachelor's degree. Individuals are advised to meet with a counselor and plan the curriculum that best fulfills the transfer requirements of the school or school's desired. Transfer to California public schools are facilitated by agreements in place that allow for ease of admission if certain prerequisites and requirements are met.

Programs for career training are designed to provide students the opportunity to pursue their goals through the development of the skills and abilities necessary to become professionals in a given field. Programs take between one and two years to complete, resulting in an associate degree or certificate that demonstrates competency and allows for employment immediately after graduation.

Programs offered include:

• Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
• Auto Tech
• Dental Hygiene
• History
• Sociology

Admissions and Financial Aid
Oxnard College is a two year open enrollment institution, and as a result any student may enroll by submitting an application for admission. Students should supply test scores and transcripts, take the placement exam, participate in orientation and meet with a counselor prior to the registration of counselors. Tuition fees are due shortly after registration is complete.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students in need of assistance must submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which is used to determine the student's need, eligibility and awards. Financial aid must be reapplied for prior to the start of each academic year. Students may be asked to provide financial documentation to the financial aid office prior to the disbursement of funds to ensure that information on the FAFSA is accurate.

Athletics
The Oxnard College Condors participate in intercollegiate athletics through the California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) which govern competitions between California community colleges and allows for an environment of healthy competition. Participating students will develop skills and abilities such as good health, discipline, sportsmanship and teamwork in addition to the camaraderie that comes with experiencing success and failure through the  pursuit of a goal alongside one's teammates. Athletic programs having different schedules, and as such interested students should contact the athletic department to obtain tryout dates and times as well as the required forms participation.

Athletic programs at Oxnard College:

• Baseball
• Softball
• Cross Country
• Soccer

Students Enrolled in the Bookkeeping Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Oxnard College has offered the following programs for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (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).