Accounting – Bookkeeper II, Short-Term Technical Certificate

Curriculum Code #0008

Effective May 2023

Division of Engineering, Business and Information Technologies

The bookkeeper II certificate prepares the certificate holder for employment in a bookkeeper capacity above the clerical level. This certificate can only be completed after the Bookkeeper I short-term technical certificate is earned. The skills obtained should prepare a candidate to take the National Certification for Bookkeepers exam through the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers. “Certified Bookkeeper” is a registered mark of The American Institute of Bookkeepers.

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
Fall SemesterHours
ACTG 251 INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING I 1 4
ACTG 267 FEDERAL INCOME TAX PROCEDURES-INDIVIDUAL 1 4
BADM 165 LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS 3
 Hours11
Spring Semester
ACTG 252 INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING II 1 4
ACTG 253 FORENSIC ACCOUNTING 1 3
BADM 251 PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT 3
 Hours10
 Total Hours21
1

Indicates that this course has a prerequisite.

This short-term technical certificate contains basic academic and technical courses that are designed for entry-level employment situations. Some occupations or employers require an associate degree or higher.

Program Contact(s):

Gerald McFadden
440-366-7473
gmcfadden@lorainccc.edu

For information about admissions, enrollment, transfer, graduation and other general questions, please contact your advising team.

More program information can be found on our website.

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Formulate professional opinions and guidance by analyzing both financial and non-financial data using critical thinking skills within ethical guidelines and standards.