Bookkeeper
CVTC and local high schools have partnered to offer incoming juniors and seniors interested in pursuing a career in routine accounting and payroll transactions the opportunity to earn high school and college credit. Dual credit academies give high school students a chance to navigate their interests and career options to develop the most successful individualized career path.
The Bookkeeper Academy will teach students accounting skills that are in great demand and students will learn to perform routine accounting tasks, process basic financial transactions, and perform payroll operations, as well as gain experience in QuickBooks. With this credential you will advance your skills to better meet the needs of small businesses and reduce costs for accounting services.
Part of a career pathway, the Bookkeeper certificate 30 - 101 - 3 credits apply toward the Accounting associate degree if you choose to continue your education.
Credentials Earned: Students who successfully complete all 3 courses will earn a Bookkeeper Certification 30 - 101 - 3.
Academy Information
FALL 2027
101 - 111 Accounting 1
Format: Online
Dates & Times: August 23 - December 10, 2027 | Online
SPRING 2028
101 - 121 Payroll Accounting
Format: Online
Dates & Times: January 24 - May 19, 2028 | Online
101 - 149 Intro to QuickBooks
Format: Online
Dates & Times: January 24 - May 19, 2028 | Online
Course Descriptions
Accounting 1 - 101 - 111 | 3 Credits
This course prepares the learner to understand and apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles to analyze, record, summarize, and interpret accounting information. The course focuses on completing the accounting cycle, including business transactions and preparing financial statements for service and merchandising businesses.
Payroll Accounting - 101 - 121 | 3 Credits
The learner will make the necessary payroll calculations and record keeping, including social security taxes, income tax withholdings, and other deductions. They will also maintain employee earnings records, record journal entries and generate payroll reports. A comprehensive payroll project is required.
Intro to QuickBooks - 101 - 149 | 2 Credits
This is a computerized accounting course where the student is expected to have a basic understanding of the accounting fundamentals to be applied to the QuickBooks bookkeeping system. The learner will post transactions within the system including receipting for cash sales and sales on account as well as purchasing on account and with cash. The learner will also perform the bank reconciliations and financial statement preparation with the QuickBooks system.
Just the Facts
Fall 2027
9 Credit High School Academy
Registration Status
Upcoming
Academy Dates
August 23 - December 10, 2027 and January 24 - May 19, 2028
Days of The Week
Online
Times
Online
Classroom Location
Online
Registration for this academy is upcoming.
Still have questions? Please contact our HS Academies Team at 715-852-1365 for more information.
Learn more about CVTC High School Academies at cvtc.edu/HSAcademies