Bookkeeping Certificate

The Accounting Bookkeeping Certificate provides basic accounting skills and knowledge, preparing the student for entry-level positions as an accounting clerk in areas such as bookkeeping, accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory tracing/reporting, bank reconciliation, expense reporting, and account analysis.

• BUSA 7 Principles of Accounting Financial or BUSA 72 Bookkeeping Accounting
• BUSA 75 Quickbooks for Accounting
• BUSA 76 Excel for Accounting

Wages & Employment Trends based on SOC Code: 13-2082

Median wages (2018)	$18.94 hourly, $39,390 annual
State wages
Employment (2016)	96,000 employees
Projected growth (2016-2026)	Faster than average (10% to 14%)
Projected job openings (2016-2026)	11,500
State trends
Top industries (2016)	Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

 

Wages & Employment Trends based on SOC Code: 43-3051

Median wages (2018)	$21.66 hourly, $45,050 annual
State wages
Employment (2016)	166,000 employees
Projected growth (2016-2026)	Little or no change (-1% to 1%)
Projected job openings (2016-2026)	16,100
State trends
Top industries (2016)	Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Health Care and Social Assistance

Brenda Domico, Department Chair | bdomico@mtsac.edu