Academics

Accounting Bookkeeper

The mission of the Accounting Bookkeeper Certificate program is to prepare students to pass the Certified Bookkeeping exam and obtain employment in accounting or an accounting related field. The Accounting Bookkeeper Certificate program provides education in accounting for personal income taxes, managerial decision-making using accounting information, and accounting work using spreadsheet and database software, in addition to basic accounting and payroll accounting. The Accounting Bookkeeper Certificate prepares students for possible employment as a bookkeeper, payroll clerk, or similar positions in other areas of accounting, such as manufacturers, service industries, accounting firms, financial institutions, insurance companies, and not-for-profit and governmental organizations.

Degree

Certificate (Certificate Program)
Total Credit Hours: 32

Program Requirements

Select a course number below to see a course description.

Required Program Courses

Course	Name	Credit Hours
	COMMUNICATION *	3
ACCTG 105	BOOKKEEPING/ACCOUNTING I	3
ACCTG 108	ACCOUNTING USING QUICK BOOKS	3
ACCTG 113	TAX ACCOUNTING	3
ACCTG 115	PAYROLL ACCOUNTING	3
ACCTG 120	FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING	4
ACCTG 121	MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING	4
ACCTG 211	ACCOUNTING USING SPREADSHEETS AND DATABASE SOFTWARE	3
ACCTG 216	BOOKKEEPING CAPSTONE	3
BUS 110	INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS	3

* COMM 110 or 113 are recommended.

Upon completion of this program students will have the skills to sit for the Certified Bookkeeper Exam.

Students enrolled in this program must meet with their assigned academic advisor to plan a specific course schedule meeting Illinois Central College and personal requirements.

Recommended Course Sequence

Semester	Courses
Fall Semester 1	ACCTG 105; COMMUNICATION
Spring Semester 1	ACCTG 115; ACCTG 120
Summer Semester	ACCTG 121;
Fall Semester 2	ACCTG 108; ACCTG 113
Spring Semester 2	ACCTG 211; ACCTG 216
Summer Semester	BUS 110;

Program Contact Information

Business, Legal, and Information Systems Department

Technology Center

Room 205

(309) 694-5558

Illinois Career Cluster

Business, Management and Administration

Career Pathway:
Business Financial Management and Accounting

Career Pathway

Pathway programs at ICC have a map that shows the courses/degree requirements that will lead students to their desired education and employment goals.