Bookkeeping Courses

The bookkeeping program at Southwest Tennessee Community 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 Tennessee colleges that offer bookkeeping courses.

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Southwest Tennessee Community College (Southwest)

3070 Hwy. 64 West, Crump, TN

With an extensive range of degree and certificate programs, Southwest Tennessee Community College is committed to students and the community in providing a supportive learning environment. STCC offers accessibility through its many campuses, student centers, and distance learning.

Southwest Tennessee Community College is a public two-year college and a great starting point for those who wish to transfer to a four-year institution. Specialty programs like Criminal Justice, Nursing, and Engineering Technologies are available at STCC. Those wishing to enhance their careers may also find STCC the perfect choice, with many opportunities offered through continuing education and Corporate Training programs.

Tuition costs at STCC are $139 per credit hour for in-state students, and $574 for out of state students. Those needing financial aid, may apply for several different loan types, scholarships; and for those who qualify, a Federal Work-Study Program. For more information on STCC’s tuition, additional fees and financial aid assistance please follow the link.

Southwest Tennessee Community College also offers a Partnership Enrollment Program (PEP), and partners with the University of Memphis. This program guarantees admission to the university to any student who successfully completes their associate’s degree. This program is very beneficial to students and helps significantly reduce the costs associated with higher learning.

There are currently over 13,000 students enrolled at STCC. The college provides a number of student activities and resources that includes child care, career services and student advising. STCC offers flexible scheduling with evening and weekend classes for students who work. For more information on all that Southwest Tennessee Community College has to offer, please visit their website.

Students Enrolled in the Bookkeeping Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Southwest Tennessee Community College has offered the following program levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

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

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).