Bookkeeping Courses

The bookkeeping program at Morrisville State 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 New York colleges that offer bookkeeping courses.

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Morrisville State College

2350 Broadhollow Road, Farmingdale, NY

Morrisville State College, located in Morrisville, New York, is a college within the State University of New York. The school has two campuses, one in Morrisville and the other in Norwich, serving those areas as both a two year and four year institution.

At one point the college was considered one of the most technologically advanced in the country. The school maintains its interest in remaining competitive,  offering new methods of education and increased quality of life, such as the recent program replace land lines in dormitories with cell phones for each student. The school was among the first to adopt campus wide wireless internet access.

Academics

Morrisville State College offers bachelor and associate degree programs, as well as a limited number of certificate programs. Initially the school was a junior college, but expanded to offer four year educational opportunities. The school has a large number of associate programs and a growing list of bachelor degree programs. The goal of the school is to provide a quality education that meets the needs of its students, whether such needs are vocational or academic.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Business Administration
• Liberal Arts and Sciences
• Nursing
• Criminal Justice

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students wishing to enroll at Morrisville State College must complete and submit the application, provide all transcripts and test scores, and be a high school graduate or equivalent. Students apply to particular programs rather than the school itself, thus different programs may have additional requirements that must be met for consideration.

Students in need of financial aid must obtain a federal Personal Identification Number (PIN) and submit a completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The financial aid office may need additional information and it is advised that students consult the office during the financial aid application process. Awards are available in the form of grants, loans, and scholarships at the federal and state level.

Athletics

Previously a member of the National Junior College Athletics Association (NJCAA), Morrisville State College is now a member of the National College Athletics Association (NCAA), Division III. As a member of the NJCAA, the school had won several national championships. Athletic programs are available during specific seasons:

Fall athletic programs:

• Field Hockey
• Football
• Soccer
• Volleyball
• Cross Country

Winter athletic programs:

• Ice Hockey
• Hunt Seat Equestrian
• Western Equestrian
• Basketball

Spring athletic programs:

• Lacrosse
• Softball

In addition to intercollegiate programs, intramural sports are available to students wishing to compete on a friendly level with one another.

Students Enrolled in the Bookkeeping Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Morrisville State College offers an associate's degree 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

Salary & Wages

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 340
  • Average Hourly Rate: $25.27
  • Average Annual Salary: $52570
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 600
  • Average Hourly Rate: $15.84
  • Average Annual Salary: $32950

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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 21
  • Average Hourly Rate: $21.06
  • Average Annual Salary: $43810
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 14
  • Average Hourly Rate: $21.35
  • Average Annual Salary: $44420

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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $23.51
  • Average Annual Salary: $48900
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $23.84
  • Average Annual Salary: $49580

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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 360
  • Average Hourly Rate: $26.06
  • Average Annual Salary: $54200
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 770
  • Average Hourly Rate: $27.21
  • Average Annual Salary: $56590

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