Bookkeeping Courses

The bookkeeping program at Weatherford 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 Texas colleges that offer bookkeeping courses.

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Weatherford College

1900 W 7th St., Plainview, TX

Weatherford College, located in Weatherford, Texas, traces its origins to 1869 to the construction of Phoenix Masonic Lodges school. The first graduating class was in 1876, and the school was sold to the Weatherford Methodist Episcopal Church, SOuth, in 1889, which changed the name of the school to Weatherford College. over the next two decades the school went through a  variety of owners and name changes, eventually taking on the role of Junior College in 1921.The school was temporarily merged with Southwestern University of Georgetown, Texas, but was given its own Junior College District in Parker County. The school has been in operation for over 130 years, always with the dedication to providing the best education possible for its students.

Academics

Weatherford College offers a wide variety of programs that provide career and transfer opportunities for students. Career training programs provide education in one's chosen field, allowing entry into the workforce as a qualified professional upon completion. Students will be provided a mixture of classroom and practical courses, learning the methods and techniques necessary for successful completion of one's duties in the field. Programs typically take between one and two years to complete and result in a certificate or degree which demonstrates competency in one's field and is useful in the pursuit of employment.

Academic transfer is accomplished by completing the first two years of a four year education followed by applying to one's desired school or schools to transfer their credits and continue their pursuit of higher education by completing the final two years and earning one's bachelor's degree. Students transferring to a public Texas institution will have an easier time through agreements in place that guarantee admission if certain academic requirements are met. Private and out of state schools will have varying requirements that should be researched if one wishes to transfer to such an institution.

Programs offered include:

• Nursing
• Sonography
• Phlebotomy
• Social Work
• Anthropology

Admissions and Financial Aid

Weatherford College is an open enrollment institution that admits any individuals that provides a completed application and pays all accrued fees. Students should also supply transcripts and test scores, which may be used in lieu of a placement exam. Students are also encouraged to meet with a counselor to discuss goals and assist in program choice as well as participate in new student orientation to familiarize themselves with the campus.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants, and scholarships. Students in need of financial assistance must submit a  completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the information from which will be used by the school to determine the need, program eligibility and awards for the student. Aid must be reapplied for prior to each academic year.

Students Enrolled in the Bookkeeping Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Weatherford College has offered the following academic 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).