Bookkeeping Courses

The bookkeeping program at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred 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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SUNY College of Technology at Alfred

Also known as Alfred State College

112 College Road, Loch Sheldrake, NY

SUNY College of Technology at Alfred, a public institution, offers a variety of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Alfred, New York, the campus offers a rural setting for students to study in. Alfred State College has an annual student enrollment of around 3,700.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Construction Trades
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Engineering Technology
• Mechanic And Repair Technology

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, student records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions staff. Either the ACT or SAT exam must be taken in order to apply to Alfred State College. Scores between 18 - 23 on the ACT or 1230 - 1550 on the SAT are needed to increase your chances for getting accepted. Alfred State College has an acceptance rate of about 49% of which only 38% decided to attend.

The tuition at Alfred State College varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay approximately $7,200 per year, while out-of-state residents are charged $12,000 annually. Housing may be available for those who wish to live on-campus for a cost of $6,700 each year. Students attending SUNY College of Technology at Alfred may qualify for aid which is typically grants and loans.

To see a full list of academic programs offered, enrollment information, student services, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.alfredstate.edu.

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).