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
East Peoria Campus, 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.
Career Cluster:
Business Management and Administration If you are a high school junior or senior, you can get a head start on your future by taking college-level courses now! Visit our Dual Credit webpage for a listing of area high schools with courses available Composition I (ENGL 110) | Humanities | Introduction to Communication (COMM 110) | Lab Science High School Diploma or GED Getting Started: Apply to ICC | Paying for College | Career Information:
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
| Student Information Accounting Clerk
(29 credit hours) none Accounting clerks, Payroll & timekeeping clerks, Brokerage clerks
$10-15/hr
Accounting Bookkeeper(32 credit hours) none Accountants & auditors, Budget analysts, Credit analysts, Financial examiners$15-25/hr There are no current articulation agreements to Bachelor degree programs at this time. Program transfer University of Illinois Springfield Accountancy University of Illinois Springfield Business Administration University of Illinois Springfield Business Administration Management Transfer agreements formalize the transfer process from ICC to other colleges and universities. For additional transfer information, including information on transfer partnerships and transfer guides:
Pathway:
Business Information Management
ICC Pathway: Accounting
Early College
Point of Entry
Certificate of Completion
Industry Credentials
Employment Information
Certificate of Completion
Industry Credentials
Employment Information
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guides layout course work to be taken at ICC and the transfer institution to complete specific programs of study or majors.GENERAL BACHELOR DEGREE TRANSFER OPTIONS