Alternatively referred to as an accounting or auditing degree, earning a book keeping degree prepares one for a career as an accountant across a variety of industries and sectors overseeing financial records. Earning an associate’s degree in book keeping is enough to get an entry level book keeping job and can be transferred into a four year university course.
For those looking to develop and assume managerial positions, a Master’s of Business Administration (MBA) incorporates elements of management and leadership skills as well as accounting theory and practice.
Typically the coursework for a book keeping degree program will include elements of the following:
- Financial Reporting
- Payroll Administration
- Cost Accounting
- Information Systems
- Book keeping basics
- Managerial book keeping / Accounting
Depending on their specialization, book keepers can choose to gain their certification from any number of associations. They include:
- Accredited Business Accountants (ABA) – which prepares one for work with small to mid-sized businesses.
- Certified Management Accountants (CMA)
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)