Bookkeeping

Earn a certificate in bookkeeping and gain the skills needed to manage and measure a business's financial health. Use bookkeeping expertise to provide invaluable support to business owners. This course is delivered online via Zoom. Upon completion, students will earn a Penn State Certificate in Bookkeeping.

Who Should Attend
This program is appropriate for anyone who wants to get into the in-demand field of bookkeeping:

  • People looking for a job change or promotion in the business field
  • Business owners who want to hire and manage a bookkeeper
  • Entrepreneurs who need to understand basic business accounting
  • Small business owners


Program Objectives

  • Students will gain an understanding of the accounting equation and each of the five categories involved in every business.
  • Students will learn the difference between cash basis accounting and accrual basis accounting.
  • Students will learn how to complete each phase of the accounting cycle, from analyzing a financial transaction to preparing financial statements and closing the books.

For more information or registration details, please call 717-749-4118 or email [email protected]