Bookkeeping
- Career Studies Certificate (C.S.C.)
Program Snapshot
Your Learning Options
In-person, Hybrid, 100% Online
29 Credit Hours
Estimated Time to Complete
1 year (2 full-time semesters)
In-State Tuition Per Credit Hour
$176.00 | Calculate your costs
Why Bookkeeping?
Build your accounting skills and discover how to launch into a rewarding profession or take the next step in your accounting career, in just one year!
- Ideal for current accounting professionals aiming to elevate their expertise and stay ahead in a competitive market.
- Transfer seamlessly into the Accounting AAS degree, broadening your career prospects and opening doors to endless opportunities.
- Respond to the rising demand for qualified professionals in Virginia's rapidly expanding business and industry sector.
Paying for College
We are committed to using all of the available funds to help you gain access to a college education. In fact, more than 91% of our students graduate without any educational debt. In 2023, Reynolds Community College students received over $21 million dollars in grants, loans, work-study and scholarships with the average aid awarded totaling over $4,000 per student.
Payment plans are offered to break down tuition payments. Textbook Assistance and Laptop Lending Programs are also available. Be sure to explore all the types of financial aid available as well!
Why Reynolds?
We are more than a community college.
Reynolds is the key that unlocks the door to your academic and professional success. Here you will find a safe place to start. We will help you explore, dream, succeed, try, and try again. Our amazing faculty and highly personalized advisors, your Reynolds Navigators, are well known for guiding you to discover that "aha moment.” That means an outstanding college experience, less debt, more freedom, and a solid start on your future.
Gain practical knowledge in major accounting functions, including journal entries, month-end close, financial statement preparation, fixed asset accounting, payroll, inventory, and more.
Upon completion, unlock opportunities by becoming eligible for industry-recognized certifications such as Accredited Tax Preparer (ATP), Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC), and Certified Bookkeeper (CB).
Benefit from affiliations with prestigious organizations like the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA), providing scholarships, work-based learning opportunities, and a pathway to connect with 4-year colleges and universities.
I wanted to do something more with my life … and I was deciding, “What else can I do?” So, I thought Accounting will fit perfectly for my life style and life choices.
Dimi Loannou
Class Highlights
ACC 215 - Computerized Accounting
Examine the computer in solving accounting problems including the accounting cycle and financial statement preparation for financial and managerial accounting.
ACC 216 - Inventory, Receivable, and Payable Accounting
Learn the roles, responsibilities and comprehensive accounting functions associated with retail, service, and manufacturing operations.
ACC 134 - Small Business Taxes
Study the fundamentals of income tax preparation for small businesses organized as proprietorships, partnerships, limited liability companies and S-corporations.
Program Roadmap
Get all the details on our Bookkeeping program, including class sequences, admission requirements, financial considerations, and more.
Additional Program Information
PURPOSE: The rapid expansion of business and industry in Virginia has created a large, steady demand for qualified personnel to assist in the preparation and interpretation of accounting and financial information. The Bookkeeping Career Studies Certificate is designed for persons who are seeking their first, full-time employment in the accounting field immediately upon completion of the curriculum. In addition, the program is designed for persons presently employed in accounting who desire to increase their knowledge and update their skills.
OCCUPATIONAL OBJECTIVES: The Bookkeeping Career Studies Certificate prepares graduates for employment as bookkeepers handling all major accounting functions including, but not limited to: journal entries, month-end close, preparation of financial statements, fixed asset accounting, payroll, inventory, accounts receivable/billing, and accounts payable.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: Specifically crafted for individuals seeking immediate full-time employment in accounting. Whether you're a newcomer or a seasoned professional, our program is designed to meet your needs and ensure you meet industry standards through certifications.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: General college curricular admission.
COMPUTER COMPETENCY REQUIREMENT: Students in this program will meet the college’s computer competency requirement by successfully completing ITE 152. Students can also satisfy this requirement by passing the college’s computer competency exam, administered in the testing centers on each campus, in which case they will receive college credit for ITE 152. Students not passing the computer competency exam may retake the exam only once.
CERTIFICATION: After completion of the Bookkeeping Career Studies Certificate, students are eligible to sit for the following industry certification exams:
- Accreditation Council for Accountancy and Taxation, Accredited Tax Preparer (ATP)
- American Payroll Association, Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC)
- American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers, Certified Bookkeeper (CB)
TRANSFER OPPORTUNITIES: The Bookkeeping Career Studies Certificate may transfer, at the student’s option directly into the Accounting Associate of Applied Science degree.
