Title of Certificate: Professional Bookkeeper, Certificate 

Award: Certificate 

Code: CRT.BPA.PROF-BKKP 

Total Credit Hours: 18 

About the Accounting Department

Purpose: This program provides the knowledge and skills required of a full-charge bookkeeper. It prepares the student to take the Professional Bookkeeper Certification Examination. Because the program is carefully tailored to job-related skills, the student can complete it in two terms. 

Range of Occupations 

• Full-charge bookkeeper 
• Accounting clerk 
• Audit clerk 

Faculty Contact (webapps.aacc.edu/directory): Reb Beatty 

Courses to improve skills and prepare for college-level classes may be needed. It is best to see an advisor as you plan your education. 

All students must demonstrate eligibility for ENG 101 /ENG 101A . Refer to Academic Regulations on Graduation Requirements , “Certificate Requirements” for more information. 

Course/Advising Notes: ______________________________________________________________________________ 

Term 1

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
BPA 201 - Financial Accounting	3 credit hours
BPA 202 - Managerial Accounting	3 credit hours
BPA 217 - Small Business Accounting	3 credit hours

Term 2

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
BPA 214 - Professional Bookkeeper Keystone	3 credit hours
BPA 241 - Intermediate Accounting 1	3 credit hours
BPA Elective (Requires approval of Academic Chair)	3 credit hours