Bookkeeping
at Penn Foster
New Orleans Catalog
About
If you have a sharp eye for detail and enjoy thinking critically to solve problems, becoming a bookkeeper could be the perfect career for you. With Penn Foster College's online Bookkeeping classes, you can take the first steps toward a new job you enjoy while learning essential finance and accounting skills and exploring a career in business.
- Prepares students for jobs in finance in roles such as bookkeeper or accounting clerk.
- Curriculum covers essential knowledge from assets and liabilities to revenue and expenses, a comprehensive understanding of QuickBooks Online Plus™, and a special final project involving business ownership.
- Enrolled students receive a one year subscription to QuickBooks Online.
- Our online programs are flexible enough for you to finish them at a pace that works for you, based on how much time you can dedicate to your coursework each week.
Takes
12 Months
Costs
$800
Leads to
$47.4k careers
Example Career
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
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Is this a career path I'll enjoy?
Graduates of Penn Foster’s Bookkeeping Career Diploma can pursue entry-level positions such as bookkeepers or accounting clerks, focusing on managing financial records, balancing ledgers, and assisting with tax preparation. Entry-level wages typically range from $15 to $25 per hour, depending on location and experience. This program provides foundational skills in accounting, payroll, and financial management, making it a solid start for those aiming to build a career in bookkeeping or finance.
What skills and credentials will I gain?
In our online Bookkeeping courses, you'll learn the fundamental skills and knowledge to begin an entry-level career in finance. Your bookkeeping courses include:
- Assets, Liabilities, and Owner's Equity
- Payroll and Wholesale Accounting
- Computer Applications in Accounting - Quickbooks
- Excel® for Bookkeeping
Admissions
At Penn Foster, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to receive a quality, affordable education. That’s why we created an open admissions policy that allows students to enroll in our online college, career school, or online high school at any time, from anywhere, and begin their lessons immediately. We have minimal admissions requirements, so there’s no waiting and no anxiety. Enrolling in a Penn Foster program is fast and easy. Get started on building a better future today.
Contact
Who do I contact?
Penn Foster
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