Certified Bookkeeper (CB)
American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers
Give your bookkeeping career a major boost with the nationally recognized Certified Bookkeeper (CB) designation.
Duration
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Credits
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Cost
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Format
Online
What You'll Learn
AI-generatedKey competencies developed through this program
- KnowledgeApply double-entry bookkeeping principles to record financial transactions using standard accounting software in business settings.Developing
- KnowledgePrepare financial statements including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements following generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).Developing
- KnowledgeAnalyze financial data to identify discrepancies and reconcile accounts including bank statements, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.Developing
- KnowledgeCompute payroll calculations including wages, deductions, and employer contributions in compliance with federal and state regulations.Developing
- Hands-onOperate accounting software systems to maintain general ledgers and subsidiary records efficiently processing routine transactions independently.Developing
- KnowledgeApply internal controls to safeguard financial assets and ensure accuracy within small to medium-sized business environments.Developing
- KnowledgeDemonstrate knowledge of tax compliance requirements for business operations including sales tax, payroll tax, and quarterly reporting obligations.Developing
- MindsetRespect confidentiality of financial information and ethical standards when handling sensitive business and client data.Developing
- KnowledgeInterpret financial reports to communicate business performance to stakeholders including business owners and management.Developing
- KnowledgeClassify business transactions into appropriate chart of accounts categories following standard accounting classification systems.Emerging
Skills developed through this program
- Prepare adjusting entries including accruals, deferrals, and depreciation to produce an adjusted trial balance
- Identify and correct accounting errors using bank reconciliation and trial balance analysis
- Manage payroll calculations, withholdings, deposits, and federal reporting requirements in compliance with federal and state law
- Calculate and record depreciation using GAAP and federal tax methods for business assets
- Apply inventory costing methods including FIFO, LIFO, weighted average, and lower of cost or net realizable value
- Implement internal controls and fraud prevention procedures to protect business assets from theft and fraud
Occupations this program prepares you for
Detailed information about this program
Steps to Certification: Apply for the Certified Bookkeeper (CB) designation (see below). Pass the four-part national certification exam. Sign the Code of Ethics. Submit evidence of at least 2 years’ full-time bookkeeping experience or 3,000 hours’ part- time or freelance experience before or after you pass the national exam. You have 3 years from the date you pass to fulfill the experience requirement.
What you need to earn this credential
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Eligible funding programs
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Scholarships
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